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Repair Procedures: Removal

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Disconnect the connector (A), and then remove the sensor (B).

    Heated Oxygen Sensor Mounting [Bank 1/Sensor1]: 

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

    Heated Oxygen Sensor Mounting [Bank 1/Sensor2]:  39.2 - 49.1 N.m (4.0 - 5.0 kgf.m, 28.9 - 36.2 lb.ft)

    NOTE: Note that the SST (Part No.: 09392-1Y100 or 09392-2H100) is useful when removing the heated oxygen sensor.

[Bank 1/Sensor 1] 

Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector (Bank 1/Sensor 1)
G12165615Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: Removing Sensor (Bank 1/Sensor 1)
G12165616Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

[Bank 1/Sensor 2] 

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector (Bank 1/Sensor 2)
G12165617Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
Fig 4: Removing Sensor (Bank 1/Sensor 2)
G12165618Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.