Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 Replacement
TOOLS REQUIREDJ 39194-B Heated Oxygen Sensor Wrench
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
IMPORTANT: The heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2 may be difficult to remove when engine temperature is less than 48°C (120°F). Excessive force may damage the threads in the exhaust pipe.
2. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2 electrical connector.
3. Use the J 39194-B to remove the HO2S 2.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Coat the threads of the HO2S 2 with anti-seize compound GM P/N 12377953 or an equivalent, if necessary.
IMPORTANT: A special anti-seize compound is used on the HO2S 2 threads. The compound consists of graphite suspended in fluid and glass beads. The graphite will burn away, but the glass beads will remain, making the sensor easier to remove. New or service sensors will already have the compound applied to the threads. If a sensor is removed from an engine and is to be reinstalled, the threads must have anti-seize compound applied before reinstallation.
2. Install the HO2S 2.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Use the J 39194-B to tighten the sensor to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).
3. Connect the H02S 2 electrical connector.
4. Lower the vehicle.