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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC2001SAFARI VAN 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGSENSORS AND SWITCHES - HVACREFRIGERANT PRESSURE SENSOR / SWITCHLOW PRESSURE SENSOR / SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIR
2001 GMC Safari Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W
Low Pressure Sensor / Switch: Service and Repair
2001 GMC Safari Van 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C low pressure switch.
2. Remove the A/C low pressure switch (2) from the accumulator (3).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Lightly coat the NEW O-ring seal with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
2. Install the NEW O-ring seal to the switch.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the A/C low pressure switch (1) to the accumulator (3).
Tighten
Tighten the switch to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
4. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C low pressure switch.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C low pressure switch.
2. Remove the A/C low pressure switch (2) from the accumulator (3).
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Lightly coat the NEW O-ring seal with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
2. Install the NEW O-ring seal to the switch.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Install the A/C low pressure switch (1) to the accumulator (3).
Tighten
Tighten the switch to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
4. Connect the electrical connector to the A/C low pressure switch.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.