Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
WARNING: 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.
Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer connector (A).
Remove the A/C pressure transducer (A).

Fig 1: Removing A/C Pressure Transducer
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CAUTION: Be careful not to bend the liquid & suction pipe.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE: When installing, replace it with a new O-ring (A).

Fig 2: Locating O-Ring

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