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This topic comes up quite a bit, especially in the winter months. I took some pictures today to show someone in another thread where it was located and how to replace it. That led to this write up. I hope this will make short work out of changing the sensor. I got my sensor from the dealer for around $40.00
Be sure to check out my other write ups:
How To: Replace Blend Door Actuator in 3rd Gen Ex
How To: Remove/Replace 3rd Gen Door Panel
How To: Install Signal Mirrors On 3rd Gen Ex
How To: Restore Faded, Yellowing Headlights
How To: Replace Multifunction Switch in 3rd Gen Ex
How To: Paint Rear Pillar Trim
How To: Test a Relay
How To: Remove/Replace 3rd Gen Center Console
Tools/Parts Required
Slotted Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
New Ambient Air Temperature Sensor
NOTE: Some have mentioned that the sensor is on the driver's side. My sensor is on the passenger's side. The replacement should be the same for either side.
1. Remove Grille
1.a. Remove plastic screws.
1.b. Use Phillips screwdriver to remove screws. BE CAREFUL NOT TO BREAK THE SCREWS!
1.c. Remove plastic pins.
1.d. Use slotted screwdriver to remove pins.
1.e. Lift pin up with screwdriver. BE CAREFUL NOT TO BREAK THE PINS!
1.f. Remove screw holders and pin holders. Use slotted screwdriver to pry both screw holders and pin holders up and out.
1.g. Lift grille up and out.
2. Disconnect/Replace Sensor
2.a. View of sensor with grille removed.
2.b. This panel can be removed for better access. I did not need to remove this panel! The red arrows indicate the pins to remove in order to remove this panel.
2.c. Side view of connector tab. The sensor is blurry in this picture but the arrow indicates the connector tab.
2.d. Top view of connector tab. The sensor is hard to see in this picture. If you look down from the top you will see the connector tab.
2.e. Lift the connector tab up and pull sensor in direction of arrows to remove sensor.
2.f. Push new sensor into place. Line up new sensor with the connector and gently push into place. You should hear the connector tab click. Make sure the sensor is fully seated.
3. Replace Grille
3.a. Place bottom of grille in first. Make sure the tabs indicated by the red arrows are lined up properly.
3.b. Push top of grille toward vehicle. Make sure the holes are lined up.
3.c. Insert screw holders and pin holders. Push holders into place.
3.d. Push plastic pins into place. Make sure they are fully seated.
3.e. Use Phillips screwdriver to replace screws. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN OR THE PLASTIC SCREWS WILL BREAK!
4. You Are Finished!
4.a. Enjoy a Cold Beverage of Your Choosing!!!
Thanks for looking in! :biggthump
Be sure to check out my other write ups:
How To: Replace Blend Door Actuator in 3rd Gen Ex
How To: Remove/Replace 3rd Gen Door Panel
How To: Install Signal Mirrors On 3rd Gen Ex
How To: Restore Faded, Yellowing Headlights
How To: Replace Multifunction Switch in 3rd Gen Ex
How To: Paint Rear Pillar Trim
How To: Test a Relay
How To: Remove/Replace 3rd Gen Center Console
Tools/Parts Required
Slotted Screwdriver
Phillips Screwdriver
New Ambient Air Temperature Sensor
NOTE: Some have mentioned that the sensor is on the driver's side. My sensor is on the passenger's side. The replacement should be the same for either side.
1. Remove Grille
1.a. Remove plastic screws.
1.b. Use Phillips screwdriver to remove screws. BE CAREFUL NOT TO BREAK THE SCREWS!
1.c. Remove plastic pins.
1.d. Use slotted screwdriver to remove pins.
1.e. Lift pin up with screwdriver. BE CAREFUL NOT TO BREAK THE PINS!
1.f. Remove screw holders and pin holders. Use slotted screwdriver to pry both screw holders and pin holders up and out.
1.g. Lift grille up and out.
2. Disconnect/Replace Sensor
2.a. View of sensor with grille removed.
2.b. This panel can be removed for better access. I did not need to remove this panel! The red arrows indicate the pins to remove in order to remove this panel.
2.c. Side view of connector tab. The sensor is blurry in this picture but the arrow indicates the connector tab.
2.d. Top view of connector tab. The sensor is hard to see in this picture. If you look down from the top you will see the connector tab.
2.e. Lift the connector tab up and pull sensor in direction of arrows to remove sensor.
2.f. Push new sensor into place. Line up new sensor with the connector and gently push into place. You should hear the connector tab click. Make sure the sensor is fully seated.
3. Replace Grille
3.a. Place bottom of grille in first. Make sure the tabs indicated by the red arrows are lined up properly.
3.b. Push top of grille toward vehicle. Make sure the holes are lined up.
3.c. Insert screw holders and pin holders. Push holders into place.
3.d. Push plastic pins into place. Make sure they are fully seated.
3.e. Use Phillips screwdriver to replace screws. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN OR THE PLASTIC SCREWS WILL BREAK!
4. You Are Finished!
4.a. Enjoy a Cold Beverage of Your Choosing!!!
Thanks for looking in! :biggthump