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Installation






INSTALLATION






1. Clean any foreign matter from the switch mounting bore at the rear of the A/C compressor (3).

2. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto A/C high pressure switch (2). Use only the specified O-ring as it is made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.

3. Install the A/C high pressure switch onto the rear of the A/C compressor.

4. Using snap ring pliers (Special Tool C-4574 or equivalent), install the snap ring that secures the A/C high pressure switch to the A/C compressor.

5. Connect the wire harness connector (1) to the A/C high pressure switch.

6. Lower the vehicle.

7. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

8. Evacuate the refrigerant system.

9. Charge the refrigerant system.