Solar Sensor: Service and Repair

SUN SENSOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL

Negative Battery Cable Remote Terminal:

1. Open hood and disconnect the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.
2. Remove instrument panel top cover.
3. Remove two Sun Sensor mounting screws.
4. Lift sensor out of instrument panel and disconnect wiring.
5. Remove sensor from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: The sun sensor must protrude approximately 1/4 inch above the instrument panel top cover. This will ensure proper operation.

For installation, reverse the above procedures.

Some ATC equipped vehicles may exhibit a lack of passenger comfort in sunny weather. This will not occur in night operation. This most likely occur in the early afternoon. Verify that the ATC system is functioning properly. Inspect the location of the sun sensor. The sun sensor must protrude approximately 1/4 inch above the instrument panel top cover to insure proper operation. If the sensor does not protrude 1/4 inch, perform the following procedure:
- Confirm that the top cover is properly installed
- Remove the top cover
- Remove fasteners from sun sensor
- Install one 1/4-20 nut per fastener under the sun sensor so that it is shimmed higher
- Reinstall the sun sensor. Do not overtighten screw. If a longer screw is required, use 8-15x1 inch.