Installing Lambda oxygen sensor
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Preparing 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) .
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) .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For additional information see: OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES (BMW PARTS CATALOGUE) .
For additional information see: OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES (BMW PARTS CATALOGUE) .
NOTE:
The cable of the Lambda oxygen sensor is black. The installation location of the Lambda oxygen sensor is in front of the catalytic converter.
- Screw in Lambda oxygen sensor (1) and tighten it using special tool 0 491 074 (11 7 020) .
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Lambda control sensor | ||
| M18x1.5 | Tightening torque | 50 Nm |
- Attach both the oxygen sensor cables (1) in the marked areas.
- Connect connector (1) and clip it into the carrier plate.
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .