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Switch-A/C High Pressure: Installation

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing A/C High Pressure Switch
GC0043300Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Clean any foreign matter from the switch mounting bore at the rear of the A/C compressor (3).
  2. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto A/C high pressure switch (2). Use only the specified O-ring as it is made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
  3. Install the A/C high pressure switch onto the rear of the A/C compressor.
  4. Using snap ring pliers (Special Tool C-4574 or equivalent), install the snap ring that secures the A/C high pressure switch to the A/C compressor.
  5. Connect the wire harness connector (1) to the A/C high pressure switch.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  8. Evacuate the refrigerant system, (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE) .
  9. Charge the refrigerant system, (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE) .