![]() ![]() Press down along the rear edge of the defroster grille (1) in order to engage the retainer clips. Insert the forward edge of the defroster grille (1) to the IP.Īlign the defroster grille with the IP opening. Reconnect the sunload sensor electrical connector (2) to the sunload sensor (1). Remove the defroster grille (1) from the instrument panel. Pull up on the rear edge, and then rearward, in order to remove the defroster grille (1). Using a flat bladed tool, pry upward on the rear edge of the defroster grille (1) in order to release defroster grille (1) retaining clips from the IP upper trim pad.ĭisconnect the sunload sensor electrical connector (2). Once you have the pad out, the speaker is attached to the bottom side of the upper I/P pad.ĭefroster Grille Replacement (Without UV2)Ĭaution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section. The left most (left of steering wheel) vent deflector can get stuck behind the wood grain, and can break if forced. You will also need to remove all of the I/P dash vents, you can usually just grasp these with needle nose pliers and pull and they should come out. There should be 3-4 screws holding the front of the dash pad under the grill. If you have that, the procedure is still the same. Here is the procedure with what illustrations were shown. The book calls it the rear edge, as in rear of vehicle. By front edge, I mean if you are facing forward. ![]() There are probably 5-8 retainers or more along the front edge and around the speaker area. Do the same with the 2nd gen sensor.I am assuming the front center dash speaker, the defroster grille should lift up, you will need a trim tool, or plastic trim stick to get under it. :Unsnap the case apart and remove the circuit board from the case. :Then make a nice work station to do some soldering. undo the wires and remove the sensor from the car. :Then use a 1/4 socket and ratchet being careful not to crack the windshield undo 2 screws holding the sensor down. :You will need to remove the 1st gen sensor from your car to do this you will need to pop off the upper dash cover by prying on each end with a flat blade screw driver then sliding it towards you and off the dash. :You can get an 2nd gen sun load sensor from any junk yard prices will very depending on the yard i would guess about $5-$15. Sunlight entering a vehicle can account for up to 60 of the interior heat load that the system must overcome.Sunload sensors monitor the intensity of. it does involve desoldering, and soldering on a circuit board, so if you are not comfortable with that you might want to have somebody tackle this. this way will only cost you the price of a second gen sensor from the junk yard providing you already have a soldering iron and solder. Chrysler has discontinued the part and even then it is $70. It is a common issue to have the automatic headlights come on in the middle of the day on just about every 1st gen with auto headlights. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. Archives
January 2023
Categories |