[Refrigerant Temperature Sensor #1]

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Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
CAUTION:
- Do not use the same A/C recovery/charging station as conventional belt-driven compressors.
- Since the electric compressor uses high-voltage, POE oil with high resistivity should be used.
- If PAG oil mixes into the POE oil of the system, dielectric breakdown may occur due to decreased volumetric resistivity and the A/C compressor may not work.
Seperate the charge door handle (A).

Fig 1: Charge Door Handle
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Loosen the clips and bolts on the front bumper upper cover.

Fig 2: Front Bumper Upper Cover Clips And Bolts
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Lift the front bumper uppser cover (A) slightly.
Remove the front bumper upper cover (A) after loosening the mounting screw (B) on the side.

Fig 3: Front Bumper Upper Cover Mounting Screw
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Remove the refrigerant temperature sensor #1 (B) after disconnecting the refrigerant temperature sensor #1 connector (A).

Fig 4: Refrigerant Temperature Sensor #1 And Connector
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
- Do not use the same A/C recovery/charging station as conventional belt-driven compressors.
- Since the electric compressor uses high-voltage, POE oil with high resistivity should be used.
- If PAG oil mixes into the POE oil of the system, dielectric breakdown may occur due to decreased volumetric resistivity and the A/C compressor may not work.