Replacing safety pressure switch

Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!

Follow safety instructions for HANDLING R134A REFRIGERANT .

Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.

Follow safety instructions for HANDLING REFRIGERANT OIL .

Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.

Follow INSTRUCTIONS  for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.

If air conditioning system is open for longer THAN 24 HOURS: REPLACE CONDENSER FOR AIR CONDITIONING .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Drain off AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM .

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release safety switch (2) and remove.

Tightening torque 64 53 8AZ .

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After installation: 

• Evacuate and fill the AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM .