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Removal and Installation

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  3. Disconnect the RH heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting RH Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Electrical Connector
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  4. Using the special tool, remove the RH HO2S.
    Fig 2: Removing RH HO2S Using Special Tool
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  5. Remove the transmission fluid filler tube bolt from the side of the RH cylinder head.
    Fig 3: Removing Transmission Fluid Filler Tube Bolt From Side Of RH Cylinder Head
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  6. Remove the fluid filler tube.
    Fig 4: Removing Fluid Filler Tube
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  7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    Fig 5: Installing Fluid Filler Tube
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