Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S): Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Lincoln Navigator. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Right hand (RH) Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
- Remove the engine appearance cover retainers, release the engine appearance cover from the rear retainers and then remove the engine appearance cover.
Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
- Disconnect the HO2S electrical connector.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting .
- If equipped, remove the underbody shield.
- Apply penetrating oil to sensor, using the special tool remove the HO2S.Use Special Service Tool: 303-476 (T94P-9472-A) Socket, Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor.
Material: Motorcraft® Penetrating and Lock Lubricant / XL-1
Left hand (LH) Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
- Remove the engine appearance cover retainers, release the engine appearance cover from the rear retainers and then remove the engine appearance cover.
Torque: 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting .
- If equipped, remove the underbody shield.
- Apply penetrating oil to sensor, using the special tool remove the HO2S.Use Special Service Tool: 303-476 (T94P-9472-A) Socket, Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor.
Material: Motorcraft® Penetrating and Lock Lubricant / XL-1