Compressor Control Switches Replacement

Compressor Control Switches (V5 - Conventional Mount)




REMOVAL

TOOLS REQUIRED
^ J 5403 Snap Ring Pliers
^ J 9553-01 O-ring Remover
^ J 39500-B R-134a Air Conditioning Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling And Recharging System

1. Recover the refrigerant using the J 39500-B.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the switch (3 or 4) in the rear head of the compressor
3. Remove the switch retaining ring using the J 5403.
4. Remove the switch (3 or 4) from the compressor.

NOTE: If the existing switch will be reinstalled in the compressor, a new O-ring seal must be used and preferably a new retainer should also be used. A new switch kit has the O-ring and retainer ring included.

5. Remove the old O-ring seal from the switch cavity using the J 9553-01.

INSTALL

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 5403 Snap Ring Pliers

1. Inspect the switch cavity and the O-ring groove in the rear head for dirt or foreign material.
Clean the cavity and groove as necessary.
2. Coat the new O-ring using clean 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
3. Install the O-ring into the groove in the switch cavity.
4. Lubricate the switch housing using clean 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
5. Carefully insert the switch (3 or 4) into the switch cavity until the switch bottoms in the cavity.
6. Using the J 5403, install the switch retaining ring with the high point of the curved sides adjacent to the switch housing.
7. Ensure that the retaining ring is seated in the retaining ring groove in the switch cavity.
8. Evacuate and recharge the system.
9. Perform a leak test. Refer to Compressor Leak Testing (V5 - Conventional Mount).