Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Removal/Installation: Notes

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Discharge the refrigerant. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY .) (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING .)
Disconnect the connectors.

Fig 1: PCM Connector And Bolts With Torque Specifications
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Remove the bolts.
Set the PCM component out of the way.
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 2: PCM Connector Location
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Loosen the refrigerant pressure sensor using two spanners.

Fig 3: Loosening Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Using Two Spanners
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Remove the refrigerant pressure sensor.

Fig 4: Removing Refrigerant Pressure Sensor
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CAUTION:
- If moisture or foreign matter enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign matter out of the cycle.
Install in the reverse order of removal. (See REFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR INSTALLATION NOTE .)
Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST .)