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NOX Sensor 1/2

  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
    Fig 1: Fuel Filter Shield & Nuts
    GC0157415Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Remove the nuts (2) and the fuel filter shield (1).
    Fig 2: Heat Shield & Fasteners
    GC0172164Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Remove the fasteners (1) and the heat shield (2).
    Fig 3: NOx Sensor Module Cover & Nuts (Sensor 1/2)
    GC0157421Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Remove the nuts (2) and the NOx sensor module cover (1).
    Fig 4: NOx Sensor Wire Harness Connector (Sensor 1/2)
    GC0157435Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
    NOTE:

    DO NOT  try to disconnect wire harness connector (3) from the NOx module (1).

  6. Disconnect the NOx sensor wire harness connector (2).
  7. Disconnect the wire harness retainers.
    Fig 5: NOx Sensor & O2 Sensor (Sensor 1/2)
    GC0157423Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  8. Use a six sided crow foot to remove the NOx sensor (2) with module from the Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) catalyst.
  9. If the NOx sensor (2) fails to loosen use a torque wrench set to 160 N.m (118 ft. lbs.) and loosen the NOx sensor (2).
    NOTE:

    DO NOT  use a torch as a heat source.

  10. If the NOx sensor (2) is still not loose after applying 160 N.m (118 ft. lbs.) then use a heat gun to heat the NOx sensor boss for 1 minute at 450° C (842° F).