Room Temperature Sensor Removal

Heater & Air Conditioning System. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20
Air Conditioning. Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY

  2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/o Illumination)

  3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/ Illumination)

  4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH

  5. REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL LH

  6. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

  7. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

  8. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

  9. REMOVE ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR

Room Temperature Sensor -- Removal



1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY
CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment. (Click here)


2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/o Illumination)


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning System.Room Temperature Sensor Removal

  1. Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.

  1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Disengage the 7 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.



3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/ Illumination)


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning System.Room Temperature Sensor Removal

  1. Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.

  1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.



    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Disengage the 7 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.

  1. Disconnect the connector.



4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Disengage the 6 claws and remove the front door opening trim cover LH.



5. REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL LH


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Using a moulding remover, disengage the 5 claws and 3 clips, and then remove the side instrument panel LH.



6. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20.Air Conditioning.Air Conditioning System.Room Temperature Sensor Removal

  1. Remove the 2 screws <E>.

  1. Push the 2 claws in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage them.

  1. Remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly from the guide as shown in the illustration and pull the cover toward the rear of the vehicle.

  1. Disconnect the connectors and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.



7. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Disengage the 7 clips.

  1. Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.



8. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Remove the 4 bolts and driver side knee airbag assembly.

  1. Disconnect the connector.

    NOTICE:
    When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.


9. REMOVE ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR


    Lexus Is250, Is220D. Gse20 Ale20

  1. Disconnect the connector and air hose.

  1. Detach the claw and remove the sensor.