Refrigerant Pressure Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair

Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement

Tools required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector


Removal Procedure






Important: There is no Schrader valve under the pressure sensor.


1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging) .
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair) .
3. Remove the front air deflector retainers.
4. Remove the front air deflector.




5. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor (2).
6. Remove the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.



Installation Procedure





1. Install a new O-ring to the refrigerant pressure sensor. Refer to O-Ring Replacement (Service and Repair) .
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .


2. Install the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor (2).

Tighten the sensor to 9.8 N.m (87 lb in).

3. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.




4. Install the front air deflector.
5. Install the front air deflector retainers.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging) .
8. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .