Refrigerant Pressure Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair

Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement

Special Tools

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

Note: No schrader valve appears under the pressure sensor.

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) or to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair).




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 Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement (Service and Repair).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor (2) and tighten to 9.8 Nm (87 lb in).
3. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.
4. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) or to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair).
5. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
6. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.