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Humidity/In-Car Temperature Sensor Replacement

  1. Remove these items:
  2. Disconnect the air hose from the heater unit (see step  2). Keep grip on air hose while doing following procedures to assist in removal of sensor.
  3. Disconnect the connector (A) from the humidity/in-car temperature sensor (B).

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    Fig 1: Identifying Connector And Temperature Sensor
    G08071147Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  4. Unhook the left lock tab (A) of the humidity/in-car temperature sensor by pushing your thumb (B) between the sensor and tab (C).
    Fig 2: Identifying Lock Tab, Temperature Sensor Thumb And Tab
    G08071148Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Pull sensor toward steering column to unlock right lock tab (A). Maintain the pressure with thumb to keep left tab unlocked while unhooking right lock tab then pull out the sensor.
    Fig 3: Pulling Sensor Toward Steering Column To Unlock Right Lock Tab
    G08071149Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Install the sensor in the reverse order of removal.