Refrigerant Pressure Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair

Air Conditioning (A/C) Pressure Transducer

Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Recover the A/C refrigerant.

CAUTION:
^ Before disconnecting or removing the components, ensure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.
^ To prevent damage to components, use an additional wrench when loosening or tightening unions.

3. Remove the A/C pressure transducer.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.
^ Remove and discard the seal.





Installation
1. Install the A/C pressure transducer.
^ Clean the component mating faces.
^ Install a new seal.
^ Tighten the transducer to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
^ Connect the electrical connector.

2. Recharge the A/C system.
3. Connect the battery ground cable.