Solar Radiation Sensor Removal/Installation (Auto A/C)

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the center speaker grille. (See SPEAKER GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the cover.

Fig 1: Removing Solar Radiation Sensor Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the solar radiation sensor connector.
Press the tab in the direction of the arrows shown in the figure and remove the solar radiation sensor from the cover.

Fig 2: Removing Solar Radiation Sensor From Cover
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install in the reverse order of removal.