Oxygen Sensors: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
Correct torque of O2 sensor is critical to prevent crushing glass beads in graphite anti-seize compound. Crushing glass beads will cause O2 sensor to seize in exhaust manifold or flange.
- Whenever O2 sensor is removed, coat threads with anti-seize compound before installation. New O2 sensor already has this compound applied to threads.
- Install O2 sensor. Tighten O2 sensor to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.