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Pressure Switch: Removal

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  1. Discharge Refrigerant From Refrigeration System 
    1. HINT:
    2. At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
    3. Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
    4. Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant.

    Specified amount: 600 +/- 50 g (21.16 +/- 1.76 oz.) 

  2. Remove Radiator Grille  (See REMOVE RADIATOR GRILLE )
  3. Remove Pressure Switch From Liquid Tube 

    Disconnect the connector and remove the pressure switch.

    Fig 1: Removing Pressure Switch From Liquid Tube
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    Torque: 10 N.m (100 kgf.cm, 7 ft.lbf) 

    HINT:

    • Lock the switch mount on the tube with an open end wrench, being careful not to deform the tube, and remove the switch.
    • At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.

      Lubricate a new O-ring with compressor oil and install the switch.