Grand Vitara 2WD V6-2.7L (2006)
Refrigerant Pressure Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair
A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Removal and Installation
Removal
1. Recover refrigerant from the A/C system with the recovery and recycling equipment referring to "Recovery" in Operation Procedure for Charging
A/C with Refrigerant.
2. Disconnect negative (-) cable from battery.
3. Disconnect A/C refrigerant pressure sensor connector.
4. Remove A/C refrigerant pressure sensor (1) from liquid pipe (2).
Installation
Reference: A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor and Its Circuit Inspection
Reverse removal procedure noting the following instructions.
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Apply compressor oil to O-ring of A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.
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Tighten A/C refrigerant pressure sensor (1) to specified torque.
Tightening torque
A/C refrigerant pressure sensor a: 11 Nm (1.1 kg-m, 8.0 lb-ft)
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Evacuate and charge the A/C system referring to "Evacuation" and "Charge" in Operation Procedure for Charging A/C with Refrigerant.