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A/C Low Pressure Switch Replacement

REMOVAL

NOTE: It is not necessary to discharge the refrigerant system to replace the A/C low pressure switch.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

A/C Low Pressure Switch:




2. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the A/C low pressure switch.
3. Remove the A/C low pressure switch from the fitting on the top of the accumulator.
4. Remove the O-ring seal from the accumulator fitting and discard.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Replace the O-ring seal before installing the A/C low pressure switch.

1. Lubricate a new O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the accumulator fitting. Use only the specified O-rings as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
2. Install and tighten the A/C low pressure switch on the accumulator fitting. The switch should be hand-tightened securely onto the accumulator fitting.
3. Connect the wire harness connector to the A/C low pressure switch.
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.