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Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor: Removal

CAUTION:

Vehicle components are extremely hot after driving. Be wary of receiving burns from heated parts. 

  1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY
  2. Lift up the vehicle.
  3. Remove the under cover front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL
  4. Apply spray-type lubricant to the threaded portion of front oxygen (A/F) sensor, and leave it for one minute or more.

    Preparation items: 

    Spray type lubricant: CRC5-56 (part No. 004301003) or equivalent

  5. Disconnect the connector (A) and remove the clip (B).
  6. Remove the front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
    CAUTION:

    When removing the front oxygen (A/F) sensor, wait until exhaust pipe cools, otherwise it will damage the exhaust pipe. 

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