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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

    Important: No schrader valve appears under the pressure sensor.

  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to the following:
  3. •  Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement for the 2.8L engine
    •  Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 3.6L engine
    •  Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 6.0L engine

    Object Number: 789018  Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor (2).
  5. Remove the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 789018  Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the O-ring with refrigerant oil. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor (2).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the sensor to 9.8 N·m (87 lb in).

  5. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.
  6. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to the following:
  7. •  Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement for the 2.8L engine
    •  Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 3.6L engine
    •  Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement for the 6.0L engine
  8. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  9. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .