Oxygen Sensor: Service and Repair

REMOVING AND INSTALLING OXYGEN SENSOR

Removing

1. Disconnect plug for oxygen sensor on left side of engine compartment. Push wire grommet and plug through engine panel downward.

2. Lift car.

3. Take off left rear wheel.

4. Remove shield.

5. Pull off safety plug on oxygen sensor.

6. Remove oxygen sensor.

Installing

1. Coat threads of oxygen sensor with Bosch paste VW 140 16 Ft.

Note: Never allow assembly paste to get into slot of sensor.

2. Tighten sensor to 50-60 Nm (36-43 ft lb)