RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
Ambient Temperature Sensor / Switch HVAC: Service and Repair
Removal
AIR CONDITIONING: AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR (for Automatic Air Conditioning System): REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat
belt pretensioner activation.
2. REMOVE FRONT BUMPER COVER
(a) Remove the front bumper cover See: Body and Frame/Bumper/Front Bumper/Service and Repair/Front Bumper (w/o Under Guard)/Removal.
3. REMOVE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
(a) Using a screwdriver, pull out the sensor, then disconnect the connector.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.