Rear Oxygen Sensor: Removal

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the air intake duct. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Air Intake Duct. >
Disconnect the rear oxygen sensor connector, and remove the clip holding the rear oxygen sensor harness.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Connector, Rear Oxygen Sensor Harness And Clip
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Lift up the vehicle.
Remove the under cover. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover. >
Apply spray-type lubricant to the threaded portion of rear oxygen sensor, and leave it for one minute or more.
Remove the rear oxygen sensor.
CAUTION: When removing the rear oxygen sensor, wait until exhaust pipe cools, otherwise it will damage the exhaust pipe.

Fig 3: Identifying Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor And Rear Oxygen Sensor
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