Heated Oxygen Sensor, Replacing, 6-Pin Universal Oxygen Sensor

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