Rear Oxygen Sensor: Removal

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove clip (A) holding the rear oxygen sensor harness. (AT model)
Disconnect the connector from the rear oxygen sensor.
- AT model
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Rear Oxygen Sensor Harness And Clip (AT Model)
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- MT model
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Rear Oxygen Sensor Harness And Clip (MT Model)
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Apply spray-type lubricant or equivalent to the threaded portion of rear oxygen sensor, and leave it for one minute or more.
Remove the rear oxygen sensor.
CAUTION: When removing the rear oxygen sensor, wait until exhaust pipe cools, otherwise it will damage the exhaust pipe.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Oxygen Sensor
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