Refrigerant Pressure Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair
REMOVAL1. 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.