Oxygen Sensor: Service and Repair

Oxygen Sensor:

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the adaptive strategy.

2. Remove the air cleaner intake tube.

3. Disconnect the Oxygen Sensor (02S) electrical connector.

4. Remove the 02S wire from the hanger.

5. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield.

6. Remove the 02S from the exhaust manifold.

INSTALLATION

1. Apply an anti-seize compound to the 02S prior to installation. Install the O2S into the exhaust manifold. Tighten to 29-49 Nm (22-36 lb ft).

2. Install the exhaust manifold heat shield.

3. Install the O2S wire to the hanger.

4. Connect the O2S electrical connector.

5. Install the air cleaner intake tube.

6. Connect the battery ground cable.