Releasing the heat protection wire ring of the left oxygen sensor monitor

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WARNING: Hot surfaces.
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.

Release retaining clip (1).
Release the heat protection wire ring (2) over the oxygen sensor monitor.

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