Outside Air Temperature Sensor Replacement

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Outside Air Temperature Sensor Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Honda Insight and 2010 Honda Insight. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the front grille cover (see FRONT GRILLE COVER REPLACEMENT ).
  2. Remove the outside air temperature sensor clip (A) from front bumper beam.
    Fig 1: Identifying Outside Air Temperature Sensor Clip
    G06431353Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  3. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the outside air temperature sensor.
  4. Lift the tab (B) to release the lock, then remove the outside air temperature sensor (C) from the clip.
    Fig 2: Identifying Outside Air Temperature Sensor 2P Connector
    G06431354Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  5. Install the sensor in the reverse order of removal.
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