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Refrigerant Pressure Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

HINT: At the time of installation, perform initialization.

NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.




3. REMOVE PRESSURE SWITCH
a. Disconnect the connector and remove the pressure switch.

Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf)

HINT:
- Lock the switch mounted on the tube with an open end wrench, be careful not to deform the tube, and remove the pressure switch.
- At the time of installation, lubricate a new O-ring with compressor oil and install the pressure switch.

INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.