Refrigerant Pressure Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair

2003 Chrysler 300M V6-3.5L VIN MSECTION Service and Repair
A/C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER

Fig. 10 Negative Battery Cable Remote Terminal:




REMOVAL
1. Open hood and disconnect the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post.
2. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the a/c pressure transducer.

CAUTION: A slight release of pressure trapped in the fitting may be experienced. It is not necessary to discharge the refrigerant system.

3. Remove the transducer with a counterclockwise rotation using a 14 mm open-end wrench.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the a/c pressure transducer on the discharge line fitting and tighten to 6 Nm (50 in. lbs.).
2. Plug in the wire harness connector to the a/c pressure transducer.
3. Connect the battery negative cable to the remote battery post
RENDER: 1.0x

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