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Removal Procedure

NOTE: The oxygen sensor may be difficult to remove when the engine temperature is below 48°C (120°F). Excessive force may damage threads in the exhaust manifold or the exhaust pipe.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
    2. Fig 1: View Of HO2S (Position 2)
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  2. Remove the HO2S electrical connector retaining tab (1) from the HO2S electrical harness connector (2).
  3. Disconnect the HO2S electrical connector from the HO2S electrical harness connector (2).
    4. IMPORTANT: Remove oxygen sensors with the engine temperature above 48°C (120°F). Otherwise the oxygen sensors may be difficult to remove.
  4. Remove the oxygen sensor (4) from the exhaust pipe using the J 39194  .
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