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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 430 (HVAC SYSTEM - AUTOMATIC)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSAMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C

Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Replacement

2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Replacement
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Fig 1: Ambient Air Temperature Sensor
GM1695094Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Replacement

Callout Component Name
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Remove the top portion of the grill and gently pull forward. Refer to Fascia Grille Replacement (Z71) , Fascia Grille Replacement (Escalade) , Fascia Grille Replacement (GMC Denali XL) , Fascia Grille Replacement (Suburban, Tahoe) , Fascia Grille Replacement (GMC Yukon Hybrid 2 Mode) , Fascia Grille Replacement (Yukon) .
  2. Disconnect ambient air sensor electrical connector.
1 Carefully lift ambient air sensor from the radiator support.
TIP:  Vehicles with automatic HVAC, use the ambient air sensor located on the right side of the radiator support.
RENDER: 1.0x

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