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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Aztek - AWD 🢒 HVAC 🢒 HVAC Systems - Automatic 🢒 Sun Load Temperature Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .

    2. Important: Remove the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim panel slowly. The retainer clips could possibly fall into the I/P.


    Object Number: 618058 Size: SH
  2. Lift the I/P upper trim panel up approximately 51 mm (2 in) and pull rearward to release I/P upper trim panel retainers.
  3. Lift the I/P upper trim panel to access sun load sensor.
  4. Disconnect the sunload sensor electrical connector.
  5. Remove the sun load sensor.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install sun load sensor.
  2. Connect the sunload sensor electrical connector.

    3. Object Number: 182418 Size: SH
  3. Align the I/P upper trim locating pins and the retainers to the slots in the I/P.

    4. Object Number: 618058 Size: SH
  4. Push forward and down on the I/P upper trim panel to lock into place.
  5. Install the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement .