Rear Oxygen Sensor: Removal

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. <Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note.>
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover. <Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover.>
Disconnect the connector on the rear oxygen sensor from the engine harness.

Fig 1: Locating Rear Oxygen Sensor Connector
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Apply spray-type lubricant (004301003) 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 2: Locating Rear Oxygen Sensor

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