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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: Installing Heated Oxygen Sensor
    GM2016582Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the heated oxygen sensor for AWD.
  2. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Caution .
    IMPORTANT: This torque value can be obtained by using a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.) and SST with 30 mm (1.18 in.). This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.
  3. Using SST  , install the heated oxygen sensor.

    Tighten: 

    • Without SST tighten to 44 N.m (32 lb ft)
    • With SST tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb ft)

  4. Connect the wire harness grommet.
  5. Connect the heated oxygen sensor connector.
  6. Fig 2: Installing Heated Oxygen Sensor For FWD
    GM2016584Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Install heated oxygen sensor for FWD.
  8. IMPORTANT:
    • This torque value can be obtained by using a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 300 mm (11.81 in.) and SST with 30 mm (1.18 in.)
    • This torque value is effective when SST is parallel to the torque wrench.
  9. Using SST  , install the heated oxygen sensor.

    Tighten: 

    • Without SST tighten to 44 N.m (32 lb ft)
    • With SST tighten to 40 N.m (30 lb ft)

  10. Fig 3: View Of Heated Oxygen Sensor Connector
    GM2016577Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Connect the heated oxygen sensor connector.
  12. Inspect for exhaust gas leaks.