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Refrigerant Pressure Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.




2. Remove the pressure sensor (1) from the evaporator tube - front.
3. Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the sensor port on the evaporator tube - front.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, carefully clean the sealing surfaces of the sensor port on the evaporator tube - front and the refrigerant pressure sensor.
2. Lightly coat the new O-ring seal with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow any of the mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil on the O-ring seal to enter the refrigerant system.

3. Carefully slide the new O-ring seal onto the sensor port on the evaporator tube - front until seated.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the pressure sensor (1) to the evaporator tube - front.

Tighten
Tighten the sensor to 4.75 N.m (42 lb in).




5. Connect the pressure sensor electrical connector.
6. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.