Removing Heated Oxygen Sensors (HO2S)
Remove:
- the engine stabilizer brace between the spring strut stays
- the charge air pipe for the turbocharger (TC) for cylinders 1-3
- the connectors for the front heated oxygen sensors (HO2S). Separate the wiring
- the wiring for the front heated oxygen sensors (HO2S) from the mountings and clips
- The front heated oxygen sensors from the catalytic converter. Use tool
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.CAUTION: Note the location of the heated oxygen sensors (HO2S)
- the heat deflector plates
- the 6 nuts for the flange between the turbocharger (TC) and three-way catalytic converter (TWC).
HINT: Use rust solvent on the studs.
Unhook the three-way catalytic converter (TWC) from the turbocharger (TC).