Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 2

Fig 1: Heated Oxygen Sensor - Bank 1 Sensor 2

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
1	Heated Oxygen Sensor CAUTION: Refer to Heated Oxygen and Oxygen Sensor Caution . CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Procedure Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor harness connector. If reinstalling the old sensor, coat the threads with anti-seize compound. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers . The in-line connector and louvered end must be kept clear of grease, dirt or other contaminants. Avoid using cleaning solvents of any type. DO NOT drop or roughly handle the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S). The HO2S may be difficult to remove when the engine temperature is less than 48°C (120°F). A special anti-seize compound is used in the HO2S threads. The compound consists of liquid graphite and glass beads. The graphite tends to burn away, but the glass beads remain, making the sensor easier to remove. New, or service replacement sensors already have the compound applied to the threads. If the sensor is removed from an exhaust component and if for any reason the sensor is to be reinstalled, the threads must have anti-seize compound applied before reinstallation. Tighten 42 N.m (31 lb in)

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Heated Oxygen Sensor

CAUTION:

CAUTION:

Procedure

Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor harness connector.
If reinstalling the old sensor, coat the threads with anti-seize compound. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

The in-line connector and louvered end must be kept clear of grease, dirt or other contaminants. Avoid using cleaning solvents of any type. DO NOT drop or roughly handle the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).
The HO2S may be difficult to remove when the engine temperature is less than 48°C (120°F).
A special anti-seize compound is used in the HO2S threads. The compound consists of liquid graphite and glass beads. The graphite tends to burn away, but the glass beads remain, making the sensor easier to remove. New, or service replacement sensors already have the compound applied to the threads. If the sensor is removed from an exhaust component and if for any reason the sensor is to be reinstalled, the threads must have anti-seize compound applied before reinstallation.

Tighten
42 N.m (31 lb in)