Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor: Removal

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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Lift up the vehicle.
Disconnect the connector (A) of the front oxygen (A/F) sensor.

Fig 1: Identifying Connector Of Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor
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Remove the catalytic converter lower cover. (U5 model)

Fig 2: Locating Catalytic Converter Lower Cover With Screws
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Apply spray-type lubricant to the threaded portion of front oxygen (A/F) sensor, and leave it for one minute or more.
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 3: Identifying Front Oxygen Sensor RH And LH
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