A/C Low Pressure Switch Replacement

2.4L AND RHD MODELS

REMOVAL

WARNING: THE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM MUST BE COMPLETELY RECOVERED BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS OPERATION.

1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

A/C Low Pressure Switch:

3. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the A/C low pressure switch.
4. Using a sender unit removal socket or equivalent, remove the A/C low pressure switch from the expansion valve.
5. Remove the O-ring seal from the pressure switch fitting and discard.
6. Install plug in, or tape over the opened expansion valve port.

INSTALLATION
1. Remove the tape or plug from the opened expansion valve port.
2. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the A/C low pressure switch fitting. 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. Using a sender unit socket or equivalent, install the A/C low pressure switch onto the expansion valve. Tighten the switch securely.
4. Connect the wire harness connector to the A/C low pressure switch.
5. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
6. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
7. Recharge the refrigerant system.