NOX Sensor 1/1
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the oxygen sensor. Refer to SENSOR, OXYGEN REMOVAL
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- Remove the screws (2) and the NOx sensor module cover (1).
- Detach the NOx wire retainer (1) from bracket.
- Remove the nuts (2) and the NOx module mounting bracket (1).NOTE:
DO NOT try to disconnect wire harness connector (2) from NOx module (3).
- Disconnect the NOx sensor wire harness connector (1).
- Use a six sided crow foot to remove the NOx sensor (2) with module from the Diesel Oxidation Catalyst/Diesel Particulate Filter DOC/DPF) inlet elbow.
- 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.
- 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).