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LH side

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  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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  2. Remove the connector of front oxygen (A/F) sensor from bracket, and disconnect the connector.
    Fig 2: Removing Connector Of Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor
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  3. Lift-up the vehicle.
  4. Remove the under cover.
  5. Remove the front oxygen (A/F) sensor harness from bracket.
    Fig 3: Removing Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Harness From Bracket
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  6. Apply spray-type lubricant to the threaded portion of front oxygen (A/F) sensor, and leave it for one minute or more.
  7. Remove the front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
    CAUTION: When removing the front oxygen (A/F) sensor, wait until exhaust pipe cools, otherwise it will damage the exhaust pipe.
    Fig 4: Removing Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor
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