11 78 510 Remove and install/replace front oxygen sensor (B48B)

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Special tools required:

11 7 020

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The cable on the front oxygen sensor (1) is black.

The installation location of the front oxygen sensor is before the catalytic converter.

WARNING: Risk of burning!
Only perform these tasks after exhaust system has cooled down.

CAUTION: Damage to wires when disconnecting plugs and plug connections.
Sheared wiring could cause a short circuit.
When disconnecting plugs and plug connections, do not pull on the cables.

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove ACOUSTIC COVER
Remove INTAKE FILTER HOUSING

Removal:

Release connector (1) using screwdriver (2) and remove from carrier plate.

Unlock and disconnect connector (1).

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Unhook oxygen sensor cable (1) in marked areas.

If applicable, slightly lift the rear acoustic cover.

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Release front oxygen sensor (1) with special tool 11 7 020.

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Installation:

NOTE: When reusing oxygen sensor:
Apply thin and uniform coating to oxygen sensor on thread ONLY USING NEVER-SEEZ COMPOUND OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES 4.3 .
Do not clean and do not coat sensor ceramics (oxygen sensor section in exhaust branch) with lubricant.
Screw in front oxygen sensor (1) and tighten with special tool 11 7 020.
Tightening torque: 11 78 1AZ .

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Mount front oxygen sensor (1) in the areas marked.

If applicable, correctly install the rear acoustic cover.

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Connect the connector (1) and clip into carrier plate.

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Required follow-up work:

Install INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING
Install ACOUSTIC COVER