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Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Replacement Bank 1 Sensor 1

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Support rear of powertrain frame.
3. Remove four rear frame bolts.
4. Lower the frame no more than 3 inches.
5. Disconnect the rear oxygen sensor electrical connector.

NOTE: Refer to Oxygen Sensor Notice in Service Precautions.

IMPORTANT: Remove oxygen sensors with the engine temperature above 48°C (120°F). Otherwise the oxygen sensors may be difficult to remove.

6. Remove the rear oxygen sensor from the rear exhaust manifold.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

IMPORTANT: A special anti-seize compound is used on the oxygen sensor threads. New service sensors should already have the compound applied to the threads. Coat the threads of a reused sensor with anti-seize compound PIN 5613695 or equivalent.




1. Install the rear oxygen sensor in the rear exhaust manifold.

Tighten
Tighten the rear heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) to 41 N.m (30 lb ft).

2. Connect the rear oxygen sensor connector.
3. Raise the frame.
4. Install the four rear frame bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the frame bolts to 100 N.m (74 lb ft).

5. Lower the vehicle.