Repair Procedures: Replacement

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

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Remove the A/C pressure transducer (A).
Tightening torque:

9.8 - 11.8 N m (1.0 - 1.2 kgf m, 7.2 - 8.7 lb ft)

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CAUTION: Be careful not to bend the liquid & suction pipe.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE: When installing, replace it with a new O-ring.

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