High Pressure Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair

High Pressure Sensor (G65)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331)

• Assembly Tool SW 17 (V.A.G 1331/6)

Removing

- When working on the refrigerant circuit, note the information, refer to => [ Refrigerant Circuit, Specialized Repairs ] Procedures.

- Remove the noise insulation from the engine.

- Disconnect the connector from the high pressure sensor - 1 -.






• If when loosening the high pressure sensor for longer than 1 second coolant is leaking, the high pressure sensor should be secured again and the coolant drained. The check valve in the refrigerant lines is defective and must be replaced.

- Remove the high pressure sensor - 1 - from the refrigerant line connection.

The high pressure sensor - 1 - may also be installed on a different side in the vicinity of the condenser, depending on the engine version.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. When doing this, note the following:

- Replace the O-ring - 2 -.

The high pressure sensor torque is 8 +/- 1 Nm.