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
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.

IMPORTANT: No schrader valve appears under the pressure sensor.

2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.




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

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Lubricate the O-ring with refrigerant oil. Refer to O-Ring Replacement.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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 air cleaner assembly.
5. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
6. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.