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Installing the oxygen sensor monitor

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NOTE: Grease the threads of new oxygen sensors thinly and evenly.
For oxygen sensors that are reused, the following should be observed:
Thinly and evenly grease the oxygen sensor on the thread only. Do not clean the part of the oxygen sensor that does not protrude into the exhaust line (sensor ceramics) and do not grease.
For additional information see OVERVIEW OF CONSUMABLES .
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NOTE: The cable of the oxygen sensor monitor is gray. The installation location of the oxygen sensor monitor is behind the catalytic converter.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Oxygen sensor monitor on catalytic converter 
M18X1.5 tightening torque  50 Nm
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