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 air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector (1).
2. Remove the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor (2).
3. Inspect and replace the O-ring seal (3) as necessary.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow any of the mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil on the O-ring seal to enter the refrigerant system.
1. Lightly coat the O-ring seal (3) with mineral base 525 viscosity oil.
2. Install the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor (2).
Tighten the sensor to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Connect the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector (1).
4. Leak test the fitting using the J 39400-A.