Passenger Compartment Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation [Full-Auto Air Conditioner]

2010 Mazda 5 Sport, 2.3 L, StandardSECTION Passenger Compartment Temperature Sensor Removal/Installation [Full-Auto Air Conditioner]
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Side wall (See SIDE WALL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Shift lever component (MTX) (See MANUAL TRANSAXLE SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Selector lever component (ATX) (See SELECTOR LEVER COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Front console (See FRONT CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Front scuff plate inner (passenger's side) (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Front side trim (passenger's side) (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Side panel, (passenger's side) (See SIDE PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the air hose.
  4. Disconnect the passenger compartment temperature sensor connector.
  5. Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the convex part of the passenger compartment temperature sensor and pry it to remove the passenger compartment temperature sensor together with passenger compartment temperature sensor holder.
  6. Remove the passenger compartment temperature sensor.
  7. Install in the reverse order of removal.
    Fig 1: Identifying Passenger Compartment Temperature Sensor And Holder
    G05543352Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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