Refrigerant Pressure Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair

REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER]

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Collect the refrigerant. Refrigerant Charging

3. Remove the ground from the engine mount No.3.






4. Remove the air cleaner installation bolt and slide the air cleaner component aside.

5. Disconnect the refrigerant pressure switch connector.

CAUTION:
- If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.

6. Remove the cooler pipe. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.

7. Loosen the refrigerant pressure switch using two spanners.

8. Remove the refrigerant pressure switch.






Tightening torque
- 9-10 Nm {92-101 kgf-cm, 80-88 in-lbf}

9. Install in the reverse order of removal.

10. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. Refrigerant System Performance Test

Refrigerant Pressure Switch Installation Note

1. Apply compressor oil to the O-rings and connect the joints.