Oxygen Sensor: Service and Repair

NOTE:
The 02 sensor is located in the right exhaust downpipe below the exhaust manifold flange.

Heated Oxygen Sensor Location:

REMOVAL


WARNING: THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD BECOMES VERY HOT DURING ENGINE OPERATION. ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING OXYGEN SENSOR.


1. Raise and support the vehicle.

2. Disconnect the wire connector from the O2 sensor.

CAUTION: When disconnecting the sensor electrical connector, do not pull directly on wire going Into sensor.

3. Remove the O2 sensor from the exhaust pipe.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Threads of new oxygen sensors are factory coated with anti-seize compound to aid in removal. DO NOT add any additional anti-seize compound to the threads of a new oxygen sensor.

1. Install the O2 sensor into the exhaust manifold. Tighten to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) torque.

2. Connect the O2 sensor wire connector.

3. Lower the vehicle.