Ford Explorer: Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Ambient Air Temperature Sensor

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Electrical / Climate Control System / Climate Control System - General Information / Removal and Installation - Ambient Air Temperature Sensor

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the front bumper cover.
Refer to: Front Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation).

Disconnect the electrical connector. Detach and remove the ambient air temperature sensor.

Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If replacing the ambient air temperature sensor a reset must be performed. Select the A/C and Recirc buttons simultaneously for 5 seconds, then release both, within 2 seconds select A/C button again.

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