CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed, or replaced during the heated oxygen sensor removal/installation are shown below.
| Replacement Part or Procedure | Necessary Procedure | Effect/Inoperative when not Performed | Link |
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| Gas leak from exhaust system is repaired | Inspection After Repair |
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CAUTION:
When the engine is hot, do not touch high-temperature areas such as the engine or exhaust pipe.
Touching high-temperature areas such as the engine and exhaust pipe could result in burns.
PROCEDURE
REMOVE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: Rear Catalyst)
for 2WD:
for AWD:
REMOVE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR
for 2WD:
Disengage the wire harness clamp.
Remove the wire harness clamp bracket from the heated oxygen sensor.
Using SST, remove the heated oxygen sensor from the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst).
Note
If the heated oxygen sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.
for AWD:
Disengage the wire harness clamp.
Remove the wire harness clamp bracket from the heated oxygen sensor.
Using SST, remove the heated oxygen sensor from the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst).
Note
If the heated oxygen sensor has been struck or dropped, replace it.