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Removal - 3.7L

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CAUTION: Never apply any type of grease to the oxygen sensor electrical connector, or attempt any soldering of the sensor wiring harness.

Refer to ( Fig 1 ) or ( Fig 2 ) for O2S (oxygen sensor) location.

WARNING: THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, EXHAUST PIPES AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER BECOME VERY HOT DURING ENGINE OPERATION. ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING OXYGEN SENSOR.
  1. Raise and support vehicle.
  2. Disconnect wire connector from O2S sensor.
    CAUTION: When disconnecting sensor electrical connector, do not pull directly on wire going into sensor.
  3. Remove O2S sensor with an oxygen sensor removal and installation tool.
  4. Clean threads in exhaust pipe using appropriate tap.
    Fig 1: Identifying Oxygen Sensors - Upstream - 3.7L
    G03488975Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    Fig 2: Identifying Oxygen Sensors-Downstream - 3.7L
    G03488976Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.