Evaporator Temperature Sensor: Removal

2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring, 2.4 B, AutomaticSECTION Removal
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  1. Open the hood and disconnect the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post (Refer to REMOVAL ).
  2. Remove the right under panel silencer.
  3. Disconnect the wiring connector for the evaporator probe.
  4. At the center of the HVAC housing, locate the evaporator probe access plate. Using a flat blade pry tool, pull back on the locking tab. Twist the access plate counter clockwise one-quarter turn, and push the plate inside the HVAC housing (Figure ).
  5. Orient the plate in such a way that allows it to be pulled through the mounting hole, and remove it.
  6. Pull the evaporator probe out of evaporator core.
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