Evaporator Temperature Sensor - Removal

REMOVAL

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1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the passenger side silencer panel Silencer Panel - Removal
3. Remove the screw (2) that secures the passenger side console closeout cover (1), disengage the retaining tabs and remove the cover.





4. Remove the screw (2) that secures the driver side console closeout cover (1), disengage the retaining tabs and remove the cover.
5. Remove the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC) module Occupant Restraint Controller - Removal.





6. Remove the two screws (1 and 3) that secure the particulate air filter cover (2) to the right side of the HVAC housing (4) and remove the cover.





7. Remove the particulate air filter (1) from the right side of the HVAC housing (3). Make note of the air flow direction (2).






NOTE: Illustration shown with HVAC housing removed from vehicle for clarity.

8. Disconnect the condensate hose from the condensate drain (2) located on the bottom of the HVAC housing (3).
9. Remove the six screws (1) that secure the condensate drain to the bottom of the HVAC housing and remove the drain.





10. Disconnect the HVAC wire harness connector (1) from the evaporator temperature sensor (2).
11. Disengage the evaporator temperature sensor from the bracket (2).
12. Using needle nose pliers, carefully pull the evaporator temperature sensor and retaining clip straight out of the A/C evaporator (3).