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Remove/install O2 sensor - AR07.04-P-0080CD

ENGINES 651 in MODELS 166, 172, 204, 207, 212, 218, 221 

Fig 1: Identifying O2 Sensor Remove/Install Components
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by handling hot or glowing objects. Wear safety gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
NOTES Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
1 Remove cylinder head cover trim    
2 Remove air filter housing   AR09.10-P-1150CD
3 Disconnect electrical connector (1)    
4 Expose electrical wiring harness for oxygen sensor upstream of catalytic converter (G3/2) IMPORTANT The fastening clip (2) which is removed during removal must be put back in exactly the same position again during installation.  
5 Remove oxygen sensor upstream of catalytic converter (G3/2) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Coat thread of oxygen sensor upstream of catalytic converter (G3/2) with heat-resistant lubricant.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA14.00-P-1001-01F 
Hot lubricating paste *BR00.45-Z-1005-06A 
6 Install in the reverse order    
7 Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS, read out fault memory and erase if required IMPORTANT Stored faults which may be caused by assembly work, test work, removed lines or a simulation, must be processed and erased in fault memories after completing the work. AD00.00-P-2000-04A
DANGER Risk of accident  caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury  caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not touch hot or rotating parts.
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
8 Carry out an engine test run and check exhaust system for leaks    
O2 SENSOR

Number Designation Engine 651
BA14.00-P-1001-01F O2 sensor to catalytic converter Nm 50
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1005-06A Paste, hot lubrication 1 kg, DB supply specification 6879.20 A 000 989 76 51