AC cycling switch confirmation of okay to remove

[wesalexleft]

I've been tracing down why my AC clutch is not getting power on my 1997 Mounty with 5.0L V8. Everything points to the low side cycling switch as being defective. with a jumper in place, the clutch operates and I know my charge is good...checked it with manifold gauges. I want to replace the switch, but I want to confirm that the switch DOES NOT release the refrigerant charge when removed. I've seen a post or two, that it does not, but I want to be SURE before removing the low side cycling switch. Anyone in the know, please ring in as soon as you can, as I'm heading out to get the part now.

Thanks!

 

[wesalexleft]

disregard. Once I saw the new switch, I could see the schrader pin, so switched it out, no problem.

 

[VR4]

Sometimes the schrader doesn't seal but you don't lose much. Also sometimes a previous hack takes the schrader out