Installing the right 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 (APPLICABLE 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 (APPLICABLE BMW PARTS CATALOGUE) .
- Insert and install the right-hand Lambda oxygen sensor (5).
- Fasten the cable (4) of the right-hand Lambda oxygen sensor (5) to the clamps.
- Attach the connector (2) to the holder (3) and lock.
The connector (2) must engage audibly.
- Connect connectors (1) and lock.
The connector (1) must engage audibly.
- Tighten Lambda oxygen sensor using special tool 0 491 074 (11 7 020)
.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Front Lambda oxygen sensor/oxygen sensor monitor on catalytic converter M18x1.5 tightening torque
50 Nm
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .