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Refrigerant Pressure Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair

Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement

Removal Procedure
1. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor 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.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

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

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

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.