Evaporator Temperature Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair

Removing And Installing Temperature Sensor

Preliminary work
1. Remove rear roof trim panel.
2. Remove D-pillar trim panel.
3. Remove C-pillar trim panel.
4. Remove trim panel for left luggage compartment floor with tie-down ring.
5. Remove left rear backrest.
6. Remove rear side trim panel.

Removing temperature sensor

Removing temperature sensor for left side












1. Fold carpeted floor forwards.







2. Turn the temperature sensor to the outside of the vehicle -arrow A- and remove it -arrow B-.
3. Release the plug -arrows C- and pull off -arrow D-.

Removing temperature sensor for right side












1. Turn the temperature sensor to the inside of the vehicle -arrow A- and remove it from the air duct -arrow B-.
2. Release the plug -arrows C- and pull off -arrow D-.

Installing temperature sensor

Installing temperature sensor for left side







1. Check sealing ring for signs of damage -a- and replace if necessary.
2. Insert the plug -arrow A- until the locking tabs -arrows B- are felt to engage.
3. Insert temperature sensor -arrow C- and turn it to the inside of the vehicle -arrow D- until the locking tabs -b- engage.







4. Fold back the carpeted floor -arrow- and align it.

Installing temperature sensor for right side







1. Check sealing ring -a- for signs of damage and replace if necessary.
2. Insert the plug -arrow A- until the locking tabs -arrows B- are felt to engage.
3. Insert temperature sensor -arrow C- and turn it to the inside of the vehicle -arrow D- until the locking tabs -b- engage.

Subsequent work
1. Install rear side trim panel.
2. Install left rear backrest.
3. Install trim panel for left luggage compartment floor with tie-down ring.
4. Install C-pillar trim panel.
5. Install D-pillar trim panel.
6. Install rear roof trim panel.