Refrigerant Pressure Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor. The connector is accessible through the lower control arm.




3. Remove the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor from the compressor hose block.
4. Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the new O-ring seal.




2. Install the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor to the compressor hose block.

Tighten the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor to 4.8 N.m (42 lb in).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.
4. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.
5. Lower the vehicle.