Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor, Removing And Installing, AWD Vehicles: Removing

• Follow the safety precautions when working on the exhaust system. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING ON EXHAUST SYSTEM .

Preliminary work may be required depending on the model. Refer to EXHAUST TEMPERATURE REGULATION .

-- Loosen the left center underbody trim panel toward the exhaust system and push slightly downward. Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS .

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-- Remove the connectors -1 and 2- from the bracket and disconnect them, and then free up the wire.

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-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2- and remove them from the bracket.

-- Free up the wire by loosening the fastening element -arrow-.

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-- Remove the pre-particulate filter temperature sensor -arrow-.

-- Remove the post-particulate filter temperature sensor -arrow-.

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