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

1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 3.5L engine or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 3.9L engine.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.




3. Remove the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor from the evaporator tube.

Installation Procedure

1. Replace the O-ring seal for the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor. Refer to Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement (Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement).





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor to the evaporator tube and tighten to 4.7 Nm (41 lb in).
3. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.
4. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 3.5L engine or Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (Service and Repair) for the 3.9L engine.
5. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A - Halogen Leak Detector.