Cooler thermistor (sunload sensor)
Components Inspection Removal / installation
AIR CONDITIONER
COOLER THERMISTOR (SUNLOAD SENSOR)
EXPLODED VIEW
REMOVAL
1. Precautions
CAUTION:
After turning the ignition switch to OFF, you may have to wait for a while before disconnecting the battery terminals. Check appropriate precautions for battery terminal disconnection before proceeding.
2. Disconnection of the battery ground terminal (Refer to 
)
)
3. Disconnection of defroster nozzle garnish NO.1
4. Removal of the automatic light control sensor
(1) Disconnect the connector.
(2) Release the 2 tabs, and remove the automatic light control sensor.
INSTALLATION
1. Installation of the automatic light control sensor
(1) Engage the 2 claws and install the automatic light control sensor.
(2) Connect the connector.
2. Installation of defroster nozzle garnish NO.1
(1) Engage the claw and install defroster nozzle garnish NO.1.
3. Connection of the battery ground terminal
Standard value:
Standard value:
Tightening torque=6.0N·m
{
61kgf·cm}
{4.4ft·lbf}
4. Settings when removing/installing battery terminals (Refer to )
)UNIT INSPECTION
1. Inspection of the automatic light control sensor
(1) Connect the connector of the automatic light control sensor.
(2) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(3) Measure the voltage between connector terminals.
Voltage
| Inspection terminals |
Inspection conditions |
Standard value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (TSD) - 6 (CLTE) |
Condition not exposed to direct sunlight (Cover the sensor with a cloth.) |
Less than 0.8 V |
| When an inspection light is placed close |
4.0 to 4.6 V The voltage varies depending on the light strength. |
CAUTION:
If the light is weak, the sensor may not respond. Use an incandescent light and take measurements at the distance of within 30 cm {11.8 in} from the light.
Captions in illustration
| *a |
Connector connected (Automatic light control sensor) |