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HOMESERVICE MANUALSTOYOTA2004MATRIX XR, FWD, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 796 (AIR CONDITIONING)ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSORINSPECTION

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard

Room Temperature Sensor: Inspection

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Inspection

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REMOVE LOWER FINISH PANEL
1. Remove the 3 screws.
2. Release the 3 claws and pull out the lower finish panel.
REMOVE ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. Disconnect the connector and aspirator hose.
2. Release the 2 claws and pull out the sensor.
  
  Fig 1: Removing Room Temperature Sensor
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INSPECT ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR RESISTANCE
Measure resistance between terminals at each temperature as shown in Fig 2 .

Fig 2: Inspecting Room Temperature Sensor Resistance (Table) (1 Of 2)
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If resistance is not as specified, replace the sensor.

Fig 3: Inspecting Room Temperature Sensor Resistance (2 Of 2)
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INSTALL ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR
1. Install the sensor and fit the 2 claws.
2. Connect the aspirator hose and connector.
INSTALL LOWER FINISH PANEL
1. Install the lower finish panel and fit the 3 claws.
2. Install the 3 screws.
Fig 4: Installing Room Temperature Sensor
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• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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