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Front Sun Sensor: Removing

-- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

-- Remove the instrument panel top cover. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Using Trim Removal Wedge RMCP101 (1) or equivalent, gently pry between both sides of the sun sensor assembly (2) and the instrument panel (3) to release the snap clip retainers that secure the sun sensor.

Fig 1: Removing Sun Sensor Assembly
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-- Disconnect the wire harness connector (1) from the sun sensor assembly (2).

-- Remove the sun sensor assembly from the instrument panel (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Sun Sensor Assembly And Wire Harness Connector
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