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NOX Sensor 1/1

  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  3. Remove the oxygen sensor. Refer to SENSOR, OXYGEN, REMOVAL .
    Fig 1: NOx Sensor Module Cover & Screws (Sensor 1/1)
    GC0157443Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Remove the screws (2) and the NOx sensor module cover (1).
    Fig 2: NOx Wire Retainer
    GC0172151Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Detach the NOx wire retainer (1) from bracket.
    Fig 3: NOx Module Mounting Bracket & Nuts
    GC0172156Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  6. Remove the nuts (2) and the NOx module mounting bracket (1).
    Fig 4: NOx Sensor Wire Harness Connector (Sensor 1/1)
    GC0157447Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    DO NOT  try to disconnect wire harness connector (2) from NOx module (3).

  7. Disconnect the NOx sensor wire harness connector (1).
    Fig 5: NOx Sensor & O2 Sensor (Sensor 1/1)
    GC0157438Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Use a six sided crow foot to remove the NOx sensor (2) with module from the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst/Diesel Particulate Filter DOC/DPF) inlet elbow.
  9. If the NOx sensor (2) fails to loosen use a torque wrench set to 160 N.m (118 ft. lbs.) and loosen the NOx sensor (2).
    NOTE:

    DO NOT  use a torch as a heat source.

  10. If the NOx sensor (2) is still not loose after applying 160 N.m (118 ft. lbs.) then use a heat gun to heat the NOx sensor boss for 1 minute at 450° C (842° F).