Superheat Switch: Service and Repair

THERMAL PROTECTION SWITCH

REMOVAL
1. Remove the compressor shaft seal and seat.




2. Remove the six housing cover nuts.




3. Remove the two housing cover Allen bolts.




4. Remove the housing cover.




5. Remove the three oil control valve bolts.




6. Remove the oil control valve.




7. Remove the gasket.




8. Remove the two compression springs and spring stoppers.




9. Remove the thermal protection switch hold-down bracket screw.




10. Remove the four thermal protection switch housing bolts.




11. Remove the thermal protection switch housing and gasket.




12. Remove the thermal protection switch snap ring.




13. Push the thermal protection switch out of the housing.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.