Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - AIR CONDITIONING
ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR - REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY |
- CAUTION:
- Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.
2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/o Illumination) |

Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.

Disengage the 7 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/ Illumination) |

Put protective tape around the front door scuff plate.
Using a moulding remover, disengage the 4 clips.

Disengage the 7 claws and remove the front door scuff plate LH.
Disconnect the connector.
4. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH |

Disengage the 6 claws and remove the front door opening trim cover LH.
5. REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL LH |

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 |

Remove the 2 screws <E-.
Push the 2 claws in the direction indicated by the arrow to disengage them.
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.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.
7. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY |

Disengage the 7 clips.
Disconnect the connectors and remove the lower instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.
8. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY |

Remove the 4 bolts and driver side knee airbag assembly.
Disconnect the connector.
- NOTICE:
- When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.
9. REMOVE ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSOR |

Disconnect the connector and air hose.
Detach the claw and remove the sensor.