Heated Oxygen Sensor, Replacing, 4-Pin Universal Oxygen Sensor

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Use the faulty sensor as a guide for installing all of the accompanying attachments, cable ties or marking bands.

Do not repair the heated oxygen sensor wires. Repairing may result in malfunctions.

Procedure

-- Remove the faulty heated oxygen sensor.

-- Lay both of the heated oxygen sensors next to each other so the sensor housings are the same level.

Fig 1: Identifying Both Oxygen Sensors

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-- Tie the excess length of the sensor (approximately 50 to 250 mm) back so it is the same length as the faulty heated oxygen sensor and secure it with cable ties -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Excess Length Of Sensor Tied To Same Length As Faulty Sensor

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-- Check if the heated oxygen sensor connector housing is compatible with the vehicle electrical system side.

-- Replace the vehicle electrical system connector with the provided heated oxygen sensor connector housing. Refer to CONTACT HOUSINGS AND CONNECTORS, REPAIRING .

NOTE:

Only replace the connector housing on older vehicles. The connector housing is correct on new vehicles.

Pay attention to the connector assignment. The individual pins in the new connector housing are marked with colors.

The packaging for the new heated oxygen sensor contains additional information.

-- Install the new heated oxygen sensor in the vehicle.