Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor: Removal

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Disconnect the connector of front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
- LH side
  
  Fig 2: Disconnecting Connector Of Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor (LH)
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- RH side
Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector Of Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor (RH)
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Apply spray-type lubricant to the threaded portion of front oxygen (A/F) sensor, and leave it for one minute or more.
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.

LH side

Fig 4: Removing Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor (LH)
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RH side

Fig 5: Removing Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor (RH)
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