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Both Sensors

NOTE:
  • If necessary, lubricate the HO2S with lock lubricant to assist in removal.
  1. Disconnect the HO2S electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting HO2S Electrical Connector
    G03729338Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the heated oxygen sensors (HO2S) from the exhaust manifolds.
    • If necessary, lubricate the heated oxygen sensors to assist in removal.
      Fig 2: Removing Heated Oxygen Sensors (HO2S) From Exhaust Manifolds
      G03729339Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the HO2S electrical connector.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting HO2S Electrical Connector
    G03729340Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the heated oxygen sensors from the exhaust pipe using the Oxygen Sensor Wrench.
    • If necessary, lubricate the heated oxygen sensors to assist in removal.
      Fig 4: Removing Heated Oxygen Sensors From Exhaust Pipe
      G03729341Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      NOTE:
      • Apply a light coat of anti-seize compound to the threads of the heated oxygen sensors.
  5. Install in reverse order of removal.

    Tightening torque: 

    { 36-46 N.m, 27-33 ft.lbf } 

    Fig 5: Connecting HO2S Electrical Connector
    G03729342Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 6: Installing Heated Oxygen Sensors - With Torque Specification
    G03729343Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.