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Front Sun Sensor: Installing

-- Position the sun sensor assembly (2) near the instrument panel (3).

-- Connect the wiring harness connector (1) to the sun sensor assembly (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Sun Sensor Assembly And Wire Harness Connector
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-- Align the tab on the sun sensor assembly (1) with the opening in the instrument panel (2).

-- Gently push the sun sensor assembly into the instrument panel until the sensor snap clip retainers (3) are securely engaged.

Fig 2: Installing Sun Sensor Assembly
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-- Install the instrument panel top cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Connect the negative battery cable.