Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
Removal and Installation
All RH sensors
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.
RH 3.5L Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection (GTDI) sensor
2. Disconnect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector.
- Detach the HO2S electrical connector retainer from the bracket.
LH 3.5L GTDI sensor
3. Remove the 4 retainers and the underbody shield.
4. Disconnect the LH HO2S electrical connector.
- Detach the HO2S connector retainer from the bracket.
All sensors except GTDI
5. Disconnect the HO2S electrical connector.
All sensors
6. NOTE: If necessary, lubricate the sensor threads with penetrating and lock lubricant to assist in removal.
Using the Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor Socket, remove the HO2S.
- Calculate the correct torque wrench setting for the following torque.
- To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
7. NOTE: Apply a light coat of anti-seize lubricant to the threads of the HO2S.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.