ACC SENSOR REPLACEMENT (SMALL FAN IN DASH)

Special Thanks to Fred Frigo for this information. Thanks a bunch Fred!

When the car is running, and for several minutes after the engine is shutdown, a small fan in the Automatic Climate Control (ACC) sensor blows air on a thermistor to obtain accurate measurements of the temperature inside the car. Gradually, dust builds up on the fan, causing the fan to make a faint buzzing noise. This noise can be annoying and may increase to a level where it may be necessary to replace the ACC sensor.
Replacement of the ACC sensor is easy, and requires only a simple torx screwdriver. With the engine turned off, remove the access panel on the passenger side as shown below. Remove the cover for the ACC sensor and gently remove it backwards from the dash. Then, the old ACC sensor can be unplugged, and the new sensor can be installed. Note the connector is keyed so the cable must be matched. Also note, the thermistor should be on the top side when properly installed in the dash.

Remove the right side panel of the console