Location of the "Air Conditioning Refrigerant Pressure Sensor"

2002 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
215,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JOSHUAMCDO
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Location of the "Air Conditioning Refrigerant Pressure Sensor"

Do I need to evac the system to change it?

Make : Chevy
Model : Cavalier
Year : 2002
Other : DOHC
VIN : F
Jul 12, 2011 at 4:40 AM
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WRENCHTECH
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You SHOULD NOT have to discharge the system.


REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. Disconnect the electrical connection from the sensor.

IMPORTANT: The sensor is mounted on a service fining. Do not discharge the system.

2. Remove the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor. Discard the O-ring seal.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Lubricate the new O-ring seal in clean 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
2. Install the new O-ring seal.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor.

Tighten
Tighten the sensor to 5 N.m (44 lb in ).

4. Connect the electrical connection to the sensor.

Jul 12, 2011 at 10:18 AM