Removing Oxygen Sensor Downstream Of Catalytic Converter

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Specifications for wrench sizes (a/f specifications) for screw heads are described as follows:

Torx screws: (E..) for external Torx, (T..) for internal Torx.
Hexagon-head bolts (internal and external hexagon): Wrench size (a/f)

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Always expose oxygen sensor wire far enough for it to be able to turn when unscrewing the sensor.

Observe instructions when working with oxygen sensors.
→ 2400AW PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES WHEN HANDLING OXYGEN SENSORS .
Pull plug connection for oxygen sensor downstream of catalytic converter (black cable) -2- in the engine compartment out of the bracket.
1. 2.1. Release and pull off cable plug.
2. 2.2. Plug connection on cylinder bank 1-3:
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Oxygen Sensor Connectors And Cylinder Bank 1-3
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3. 2.3. Plug connection on cylinder bank 4-6:
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Oxygen Sensor Connectors And Cylinder Bank 4-6
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Guide the oxygen sensor cables at the side of the engine to the catalytic converter and unclip the right cable from the holder -right arrow- .
1. 3.1. Loosen and unscrew oxygen sensor downstream of catalytic converter (a/f 22) -2- .
  
  Fig 3: Locating Catalytic Converter Oxygen Sensors
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