Removal Procedure

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The heated oxygen sensor may be difficult to remove when engine temperature is below 48°C (120°F). Excessive force may damage threads in the exhaust pipe.

Fig 1: View Of HO2S 2

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Turn OFF the ignition.
Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Disconnect the sensor harness connector.
Use the J 39194-B in order to carefully back out the heated oxygen sensor. See Special Tools .