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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2012SUBURBAN 2WD V8-5.3LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGDISCHARGE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR / SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIRAUXILIARY INSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT
2012 Chevrolet Suburban 2WD V8-5.3L
Auxiliary Inside Air Temperature Sensor Assembly Replacement
2012 Chevrolet Suburban 2WD V8-5.3LSECTION Auxiliary Inside Air Temperature Sensor Assembly Replacement
Auxiliary Inside Air Temperature Sensor Assembly Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the third pillar molding. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement.
2. Remove the left rear coat hook, if equipped. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement Service and Repair.
3. Remove the rear headliner retainers from the front headliner.
4. Carefully lower the headliner from the roof hook and loop retainers.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the inside air temperature sensor.
6. Partially remove the auxiliary inside air temperature sensor from the headliner.
7. Remove the sensor grille from the auxiliary inside air temperature sensor.
8. Remove the auxiliary inside air temperature sensor from the headliner.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the new sensor grille to the headliner.
2. Install the inside air temperature sensor to the headliner and sensor grille.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the inside air temperature sensor.
4. Secure the headliner to the roof hook and loop retainers.
5. Install the rear headliner retainers to the front headliner.
6. Install the left rear coat hook, if equipped. Refer to Coat Hook Replacement Service and Repair.
7. Install the third pillar molding. Refer to Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Replacement.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.