Refrigerant Temperature Sensor -G454-

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Robinair A/C Service Unit ROB 134 APF

Removing

NOTE:

The Refrigerant Temperature Sensor -G454- was discontinued beginning in May 2008.

WARNING:

There is a danger of ice-up.

Refrigerant leaks out if refrigerant circuit is not discharged.

Refrigerant must be extracted before opening the refrigerant circuit. If the refrigerant circuit is not opened within 10 minutes after extracting it, pressure may build up in the circuit again. The refrigerant must be extracted again.

-- Extract refrigerant circuit, using ROB 134APF, only then open the refrigerant circuit.

-- Observe notes, refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT COMPONENTS, ENGINE COMPARTMENT, 2 ZONE AND 4 ZONE .

-- Disconnect connector -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Connector And A/C Pressure/Temperature Sensor G395

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-- Remove the Refrigerant Temperature Sensor -2- from the A/C compressor refrigerant line.

NOTE:

Counterhold the threaded connection with a suitable tool when loosening and tightening.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order, when doing this note the following:

-- Replace the O-ring -1-.

The Refrigerant Temperature Sensor tightening specification is 8 ± 1 Nm.

Fig 2: Identifying O-Ring

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NOTE:

Counterhold the threaded connection with a suitable tool when loosening and tightening.

-- When installing, note position of O-ring -1-.