Special Service Tool (SST)

49 L018 001
O2sensor wrench

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WARNING:

A hot engine and exhaust system can cause severe burns. Turn off the engine and wait until they are cool before removing the exhaust system.

CAUTION:

Do not allow flammable objects such as the taping for bundling a wiring harness to come into contact with the exhaust manifold and silencer.

NOTE:

If penetrant lubricating spray penetrates the airflow hole of the HO2S, it could cause interference with the HO2S function.
When removing the HO2S, wrap a rag around the lower position so that penetrant lubricating spray does not get sprayed into the airflow hole.

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Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the floor under cover (LH). (AWD) (See FLOOR UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the insulator and brace bar. (See EXHAUST SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [VIN L (WITHOUT CYLINDER DEACTIVATION)] .)
Disconnect the HO2S connector.
Remove the clip B from the body.

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Remove the clip A from the bracket.

Fig 1: Clip A From Bracket Nuts With Torque Specification
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Remove the HO2S using the SST.

Fig 2: HO2S With Torque Specification
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Install in the reverse order of removal.