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Refrigerant Pressure Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair



Sensor - Refrigerant Pressure

Service Repair No - 82.20.38

Remove
1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Recover refrigerant from A/C system.
3. Td4 & KV6 models: Remove underbelly panel.







4. Release multiplug from refrigerant pressure sensor.

WARNING: Under no circumstances should refrigerant hoses be disconnected without first discharging the system.

5. Remove refrigerant pressure sensor from A/C pipe mounting. Use two spanners to avoid straining A/C pipe mounting.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing components, ensure the immediate area around joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.

6. Discard 'O' ring.

Refit
1. Clean refrigerant pressure switch and surrounding area.
2. Fit new 'O' ring to sensor and tighten to 10 Nm (7.5 lbf.ft).
3. Fit multiplug to sensor.
4. Td4 & KV6 models: Fit underbelly panel.
5. Recharge A/C system.
6. Connect battery earth lead.