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Oxygen Sensor: Service and Repair

UPSTREAM OXYGEN SENSOR

Oxygen Sensor Location:





The O2S sensors are located at the inlet and outlet ends of the catalytic converter.


REMOVAL

WARNING: THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, EXHAUST PIPES AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER BECOME VERY HOT DURING ENGINE OPERATION. ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING OXYGEN SENSOR
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1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Disconnect the wire connector from the O2S sensor.

CAUTION: When disconnecting the sensor electrical connector, do not pull directly on wire going into sensor.

3. Remove the O2S sensor. Snap-On oxygen sensor wrench (number YA 8875) may be used for removal and installation.

INSTALLATION

Threads of new oxygen sensors are factory coated with anti-seize compound to aid in removal. DO NOT add any additional anti-seize compound to the threads of a new oxygen sensor.

1. Install the O2S sensor. Tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) torque.

2. Connect the O2S sensor wire connector.

3. Lower the vehicle.