Repair Procedures: Removal

Front Heated Oxygen Sensor 

1. Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
2. Remove the engine cover.

   (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE COVER ")

3. Disconnect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) connector (A).

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4. Remove the connector (A) from the bracket by pushing it in the direction of arrow.

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5. Remove the front HO2S (A) by using the SST (09392 - 1Y100 or 09392 - 2H100).

   Tightening torque: 

   39.2 - 49.1 N.m (4.0 - 5.0 kgf.m, 28.9 - 36.2 lb.ft)

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Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor 

1. Disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
2. Remove the engine cover.

   (Refer to Engine Mechanical System - "ENGINE COVER ")

3. Disconnect the HO2S connector (A).

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4. Remove the connector (A) from the bracket by pushing it in the direction of arrow.

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5. Remove the rear HO2S (A) by using the SST (09392 - 1Y100 or 09392 - 2H100).

   Tightening torque: 

   39.2 - 49.1 N.m (4.0 - 5.0 kgf.m, 28.9 - 36.2 lb.ft)

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