Repair Procedures: Replacement

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/charging station.
Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer connector (3P) (A).
Tightening torque:

10-12 N.m (1.0-1.2 kgf.m, 7.4-8.8 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Pressure Transducer Connector
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Fig 2: Identifying A/C Pressure Transducer
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CAUTION: Take care that liquid & suction pipe are not bent.
Installation is the reverse order of removal.