Refrigerant Pressure Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair

Pressure Switch

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Discharge and recover refrigerant.
- Refer to Refrigerant Recovery.

3. Remove radiator grille.
4. Disconnect pressure switch connector.
5. Disconnect pressure switch.
- When removing the switch connected part, the connecting part should immediately be plugged or capped to prevent foreign matter from being mixed into the line.

Installation

To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following point:

1. O-ring cannot be reused. Always replace with a new one.
2. Be sure to apply new compressor oil to the O-ring when connecting pressure switch.
3. Tighten the pressure switch to the specified torque.

Torque: 13 N.m (113 lb in)