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Refrigerant Pressure Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair



Removing And Installing Pressure Switch For The Air-conditioning System

Removing pressure switch for the air-conditioning system
1. Remove the cover above the heating/air-conditioning system.
2. Remove the refrigerant by suction using the service unit.
3. Pull off the cable plug -arrow- on the pressure switch.







4. Undo and unscrew the pressure switch.

Installing pressure switch for the air-conditioning system

NOTE: Refrigerant oil removed from a previously run air-conditioning system may no longer be used (special-category waste).

- Replace the O-ring on the pressure switch and wet it with refrigerant oil.
Tightening torque: 3 Nm (2 ftlb.)