Rear Oxygen Sensor: Removal

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

Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to REPAIR CONTENTS>NOTE>BATTERY .
Disconnect the connector (A) and remove the clips.

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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>FRONT UNDER COVER>REMOVAL .
Remove the under cover front side RH.

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Apply spray-type lubricant to the threaded portion of rear oxygen sensor, and leave it for one minute or more.
Remove the clip (A) and remove the rear oxygen sensor.
CAUTION: When removing the rear oxygen sensor, wait until exhaust pipe cools, otherwise it will damage the exhaust pipe.

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Remove the rear oxygen sensor bracket together with the ground cord (A).
NOTE: Perform this procedure only when required.

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