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Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1241945  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Notice: Refer to Heated Oxygen and Oxygen Sensor Notice in the Preface section.

    Notice: Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Wire Repair Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  4. Notice: Remove oxygen sensors with the engine temperature above 48°C (120°F). Otherwise the oxygen sensors may be difficult to remove.

  5. Remove the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1241945  Size: SH

    Important: A special anti-seize compound is used on the oxygen sensor threads. This compound consists of a liquid graphite 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 any engine and if for any reason it is to be reinstalled, the threads must have anti-seize compound applied before reinstallation.

  1. Coat the threads of the HO2S2 with an anti-seize compound, if needed.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the HO2S2.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the oxygen sensor to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).

  5. Connect the electrical connector.
  6. Connect the negative battery cable.