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Removal Procedure

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Locate the four oxygen sensors.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Negative Battery Cable
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    • Bank 1 sensor 1 is mounted on the exhaust pipe ahead of the right-hand catalytic converter.
      Fig 2: Identifying Bank 1 Sensor 1 Is Mounted On Exhaust Pipe
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    • Bank 1 sensor 2 is mounted behind the right-hand catalytic converter.
      Fig 3: Identifying Bank 1 Sensor 2 Is Mounted Behind Right-Hand Catalytic Converter
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    • Bank 2 sensor 1 is mounted on the exhaust pipe ahead of the left-hand catalytic converter.
      Fig 4: Identifying Bank 2 Sensor 1 Is Mounted On Exhaust Pipe
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    • Bank 2 sensor 2 is mounted behind the left-hand catalytic converter.
    Fig 5: Identifying Bank 2 Sensor 2 Is Mounted Behind Left-Hand Catalytic Converter
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  3. Disconnect the pigtail from the wiring harness.
    Fig 6: Disconnecting Pigtail From Wiring Harness
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    IMPORTANT: The pigtail is permanently attached to the sensor. Be careful not to pull The wires out. 

    NOTE: Do not use a torch to remove an HO2S unless the sensor is being replaced. Using a torch could damage the sensor.
  4. Remove the sensor from the exhaust pipe.
    • Because of the expansion and contraction of the metal in the exhaust system over time, this may be difficult if the engine temperature is below 48°C (120°F).
Fig 7: Removing Sensor From Exhaust Pipe
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