Installing the left Lambda oxygen sensor

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Grease the threads of new oxygen sensors thinly and evenly.
For oxygen sensors that are reused, the following should be observed:
Thinly and evenly grease the oxygen sensor on the thread only. Do not clean the part of the oxygen sensor that does not protrude into the exhaust line (sensor ceramics) and do not grease.
For additional information see: OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES (BMW PARTS CATALOGUE) .

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES (BMW PARTS CATALOGUE) .

(1) = Thread
(2) = Sensor ceramics
Prepare tools:
Connect swiveling extension (1) and special tool 0 491 074 (11 7 020) .

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Screw in the Lambda oxygen sensor (1).
Tighten the Lambda oxygen sensor (1) with a swiveling extension (2) and the special tool 0 491 074 (11 7 020) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Lambda oxygen sensor on catalytic converter
M18X1.5	tightening torque	50 Nm

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Connect connector (1) and clip in on carrier plate.

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Connect cable with clips (1).

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Attach the cable (1) in the clamp (2).

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Follow-up work

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