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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.
  2. Important: Remove the instrument panel (I/P) upper trim panel slowly. The retainer clips could possibly fall into the I/P.

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

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the sun load sensor.
  2. Connect the sunload sensor electrical connector.
  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
  5. Push forward and down on the I/P upper trim panel to lock into place.
  6. Install the windshield garnish molding. Refer to Windshield Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement in Interior Trim.