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Repair procedures: Replacement

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  1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
  2. Loosen the mounting bolts and then remove the under cover (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Under Cover And Mounting Bolts
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  3. Disconnect the connector and then remove the ambient temperature sensor (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Ambient Temperature Sensor
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  4. Installation is the reverse order of removal.