GM 10248414
Temperature Sensor

A technician must disconnect the negative Battery Cable as the first step before Ambient Temperature Sensor replacement in an hvac system. First disconnect the electrical connector from the Ambient Temperature Sensor mounted on the right front radiator air baffle. Use the push-in retainer to remove the sensor from its position. Pull out the Ambient Temperature Sensor from the radiator air baffle. Place the Ambient Temperature Sensor in the correct position on the radiator air baffle after which install the push-in retainer to fasten it into place. After installing the Ambient Temperature Sensor to the radiator air baffle you need to reconnect the electrical connector and the negative Battery Cable. To get the ambient update you should drive at 32 km/h (20 mph) for 90 seconds or maintain 72 km/h (45 mph) for 60 seconds.

You should start by disconnecting the negative Battery Cable to service the inside Air Temperature Sensor. First remove the instrument panel cluster trim plate and unplug the temperature sensor electrical connection and then disconnect the sensor from its location on the aspirator duct. Sealing the inside Air Temperature Sensor to the instrument panel cluster trim plate ensures the dash maintains sampling air from its front position during installation. Attach the temperature sensor to the aspirator duct by hooking up the duct to the module while connecting the electronic cable to the sensor. Reconnect the negative Battery Cable after reinstalling the instrument panel cluster trim plate.

To replace the inside air temperature sensor, first, you have to remove the instrument panel cluster (IPC) trim plate. Then, disconnect the electrical connection at the air temperature sensor and remove the sensor by ensuring it is removed from the aspirator duct. For installation, ensure the air temperature sensor is sealed to the IPC trim plate making sure air is not sampled from behind the dash. Mount the air temperature sensor onto the aspirator duct and in such a way that the duct is mounted at the module then connect the electrical connector sensor and finally re-install the IPC trim plate.

To replace the Ambient Temperature Sensor, do the following - open the hood, remove lower front Bumper fascia. Separate the electrical connector, then take it out and discard the retainer. Remove the Ambient Temperature Sensor from the radiator support. When it comes to the installation, have the electrical connector connected to the new Ambient Temperature Sensor, attach the sensor to the radiator support and attach a new retainer. Finally, the lower front Bumper fascia is reinstalled and the hood is closed.

One must begin ambient air temperature sensor replacement by disconnecting electrical connector from the ambient air temperature sensor which exists on the right front radiator air baffle. The procedure begins by uninstalling the push-in retainer from the ambient air temperature sensor followed by removing the sensor from the radiator air baffle. Position the ambient air temperature sensor on the radiator air baffle before installing the push-in retainer to secure it. Gear up the electrical connector to the ambient air temperature sensor and perform a test drive at either 32 km/h (20 mph) for 90 seconds or at 72 km/h (45 mph) for 60 seconds to acquire the ambient update.

Starting the ambient Air Temperature Sensor replacement process requires opening the hood then removing the lower front Bumper fascia. Pull the electrical connector free and then use a new retainer to discard it. Disassemble the Ambient Temperature Sensor from its position on the radiator support. Install the new Ambient Temperature Sensor by connecting its electrical connector then placing the sensor at the radiator support before adding a new retainer. Reattach the front Bumper lower portion to finish the hood closure process.

To remove the ambient air temperature sensor, one needs to disconnect the electrical connector from the ambient air temperature sensor in the first place. This disconnection would be done first after opening the hood. Use the Door Trim Pad Clip Remover (J 38778) to unplug the wiring harness retainer, which connects the ambient air temperature sensor to the hood latch support, and remove the sensor from the wiring harness retainer and take it out of the vehicle. When installing, attach the ambient air temperature sensor to the wire harness retainer, lock it in using the wire harness push in retainer to the hood latch support and at last reattach the electrical connector to the ambient air temperature sensor.

Proceeding to replace the Inside Air Temperature Sensor begins by removing the instrument panel cluster trim plate. Start by disconnecting the electrical connection at the air temperature sensor then take the sensor out from the aspirator duct. When installing the sensor make sure it forms a proper seal with the instrument panel cluster trim plate to stop airflow from behind the dash. Release the instrument panel cluster trim plate first before attaching the sensor to the aspirator duct and reconnecting both the sensor's electrical connector and re-installing the trim plate.

Start the replacement of the ambient temperature sensor by disconnecting its electrical connector from its position at the right front radiator air baffle. The ambient temperature sensor requires removal from its installation on the radiator air baffle through first disconnection of the push-in retainer and then extraction of the sensor itself. Place the ambient temperature sensor on the radiator air baffle before you secure it with the push-in retainer. Hook the electrical connector to the ambient temperature sensor and drive the vehicle at 32 km/h (20 mph) for one and a half minutes or 72 km/h (45 mph) for one minute to get the ambient update.

To replace the inside air temperature sensor, remove the knee bolster and the driver information center retaining screw, disconnect the DI from the I/P, and then pull upward on the DI to pop it from the assembly. Then, remove the inside air temperature sensor from the driver information center bezel and the electrical connection. For installation, connect the inside air temperature sensor electrical connector and make sure that the sensor is fully seated into the driver information center bezel before installing the sensor. Repair the driver information center to the I/P and install the retaining screw tightening for 1.9 N.m (17 lb in). Finally, install the knee bolster.

The first step in replacing the ambient air temperature sensor is to lift and stabilize the vehicle in position. Use a wrench to disconnect the ambient air temperature sensor electrical connector before removing its push-in retainer from the lower RH side of the radiator support. Extract the ambient air temperature sensor from the radiator support area. When installing the sensor make sure it faces towards the inner part of the compartment with its electrical port positioned on the exterior side. Fasten the ambient air temperature sensor to the lower radiator support by using the push-in retainer. End the procedure by joining the ambient air temperature sensor electrical connector back into place.

To replace the inside air temperature sensor, dismount the knee bolster first. Next, remove the driver information center retaining screw and remove the driver information center from the I/P. Then, pull off the inside air temperature sensor from the driver information center bezel and the electrical connector. For installation connect the inside air temperature sensor electric connector, making sure that it is fully seated into the driver information center bezel, and then installing the inside air temperature sensor. Reconnect the driver information center to the I/P, install, the driver information center retaining screw and tighten to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in). Finally, reinstall the knee bolster.

Starting the Inside Air Temperature Sensor replacement requires removal of both the center instrument panel accessory trim plate and the driver knee bolster trim panel. Press the sensor retaining tabs carefully to free the sensor unit from its position within the driver knee bolster trim panel. During installation align the inside air temperature sensor to the driver knee bolster trim panel then push to lock down retaining tabs while ensuring full insertion into the aspirator duct. During the driver knee bolster trim panel installation ensure that the sensor matches correctly with the aspirator duct alignment. After placing the driver knee bolster trim panel and the I/P accessory trim plate back into position.

First you need to raise your vehicle while securing it properly for Ambient Temperature Sensor replacement. Disconnect the electrical connector from the front radiator air baffle's ambient temperature sensor before removing the sensor from its location. The installation requires you to mount the ambient temperature sensor on the radiator air baffle and reestablish the electrical connector. Travel the vehicle at 32 km/h (20 mph) during a one and a half-minute period or 72 km/h (45 mph) during one minute to receive the ambient temperature update.

Running repairs on the ambient air temperature gauge sensor begin with vehicle lift and supportive maintenance. You must disconnect the electrical connector from the ambient temperature sensor that sits on the front radiator air baffle before removing the sensor from the air baffle. Follow these steps for installation by placing the ambient temperature sensor on its position on the radiator air baffle then reconnecting the electrical connector. The vehicle needs to be driven at 32 km/h (20 mph) for 1.5 minutes or 72 km/h (45 mph) for 1 minute after vehicle lowering to get an updated ambient reading.

In order to replace the Ambient Temperature Sensor, disconnect the negative Battery Cable and lift up the vehicle for easy access. Next, remove the electrical connector for the Ambient Temperature Sensor on the front radiator air baffle and then remove the sensor from the baffle. For jsonarray, install the new Ambient Temperature Sensor onto radiator air baffle, re-attach the electrical connector. Connect the negative cable of the battery once more after you have lowered the vehicle. Last, drive the vehicle at 32 km/h or 20 mph for about 1.5 minutes or 72 km/h, 45 mph for about a minute to ensure the ambient update is achieved.

The first step for replacing the ambient air temperature gage sensor involves removing both the knee bolster and the driver information center retaining screw. First disconnect the driver information center from the instrument panel (I/P) then disconnect the inside Air Temperature Sensor from the driver information center (DIC) bezel followed by removal of the electrical connector. The installation requires the inside Air Temperature Sensor electrical connector to connect after pushing the sensor entirely into the dic bezel. Next connect the driver information center to the i/p and install the retaining screw and tighten it to 1.9 n.m (17 lb in). Finally, reinstall the knee bolster.

Disconnection of the electrical connector to the sensor can start through the fascia opening to replace the ambient temperature sensor. Recovery requires you to remove the push in retainer and extract the ambient temperature sensor that is now outside of the vehicle's body. Repeat the following installation steps for the new ambient temperature sensor: incorporate it through the fascia opening then fix it to the radiator support through the push in retainer. Reconnect the electrical connector which interfaces with the ambient temperature sensor to its installation position.

Starting the ambient Air Temperature Sensor replacement process requires opening the hood then removing the lower front Bumper fascia. Pull the electrical connector free and then use a new retainer to discard it. Disassemble the Ambient Temperature Sensor from its position on the radiator support. Install the new Ambient Temperature Sensor by connecting its electrical connector then placing the sensor at the radiator support before adding a new retainer. Reattach the front Bumper lower portion to finish the hood closure process.

Make sure the ignition is off and the hood is open before you try to replace the ambient outside air temperature sensor on Chevrolet or Pontiac vehicles. Disconnect the 2-wire weather pack connector from the ambient outside air temperature sensor and take out the bolt that holds it to the radiator support flange, afterwards take the sensor away from the car. Once you have the new sensor, put it in place and fasten it to the radiator support with the specified bolt, tightening to 2 N.m (18 lb in) as advised in the Fastener Notice. In the last step, plug the connector back onto the sensor.

Disconnect the electrical connection at the air temperature sensor and take out the sensor from the aspirator hose.

Reconnect the electrical connector for the sensor and reinstall the IPC trim plate.

Connect the electrical connector to the ambient air temperature sensor.

Insert the new sensor through the fascia opening.

Reconnect the electrical connector to the ambient air temperature sensor.

Open the hood and remove the clip from the hood latch.

Reinstall the clip to the hood latch and close the hood.

First, place the sensor back into the air distribution duct.

It is secured with a push-in retainer.

Disconnect the driver information center from the I/P.

Secure it with the push-in retainer.

Reinstall the I/P cluster.

Reinstall the knee bolster.

Secure it with the push-in retainer.

Remove the I/P cluster.

Reconnect the electrical connector.

Connect the inside air temperature sensor electrical connector.

Position the ambient air temperature sensor on the lower radiator support, ensuring that the sensor probe end is oriented inboard and the electrical connector is outboard.

Carefully depress the sensor retaining tabs to detach the inside air temperature sensor from the driver knee bolster trim panel.

Reinstall the knee bolster.

First, disconnect the electrical connector.

First, remove the knee bolster.

Take out the ambient air temperature sensor from the radiator support.

Remove the push-in retainer that secures the sensor to the lower RH side of the radiator support.

Ensure the outside (ambient) air temperature sensor is oriented with the sensor probe end inboard and the electrical connector outboard.

Reinstall the knee bolster.

Install the ambient air temperature sensor to the lower radiator support, secure it with the push-in retainer, and reconnect the electrical connector.

Align the inside air temperature sensor with the driver knee bolster trim panel and push to secure the retaining tabs, ensuring it fits into the end of the inside air temperature sensor aspirator duct.

Disconnect the electrical connector from the ambient temperature sensor located on the front radiator air baffle.

Reconnect the electrical connector to the ambient outside air temperature sensor.

Tighten it to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

Disconnect the 2-wire weather pack electrical connector from the outside ambient air temperature sensor.