Caution: The oxygen sensor uses a permanently attached pigtail and connector. Do not remove the pigtail from the oxygen sensor. Damage to or removal of the pigtail connector could affect proper operation of the oxygen sensor.

Caution: The use of excessive force may damage the threads in the exhaust manifold/pipe.

Note: The in-line connector and louvered end must be kept clear of grease, dirt or other contaminants. Avoid using cleaning solvents of any type. DO NOT drop or roughly handle the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).

Note: The HO2S may be difficult to remove when the engine temperature is less than 48°C (120°F).

1. If equipped with a manual transaxle, remove the wheel drive shaft heat shield. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Heat Shield Replacement.
2. If equipped with a automatic transaxle, perform the following steps, remove the connector position assurance (CPA) retainer (2).
3. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (3) from the HO2S.



4. If equipped with a manual transaxle, perform the following steps, remove the CPA retainer (3).
5. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector (4) from the HO2S.



6. Bend down the trough (1) on the exhaust heat shield just enough to remove the HO2S electrical harness lead (2).



7. Remove the HO2S.

Note: A special anti-seize compound is used on the HO2S threads. The compound consists of a liquid graphite and glass beads. The graphite will burn away, but the glass beads will remain, making the sensor easier to remove. New or service sensors will have the compound applied to the threads. If a sensor is removed and is to be reinstalled, the threads must have an anti-seize compound applied before installation.

1. If reinstalling the old HO2S, coat the threads with anti-seize compound GM P/N 12377953 or equivalent.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Install the HO2S.

Tighten
Tighten the sensor to 42 N·m (31 lb ft).




3. Install the HO2S electrical harness lead (2) into the trough (1) on the exhaust heat shield, and bend the trough up slightly.



4. If equipped with a manual transaxle, perform the following steps, connect the engine harness electrical connector (4) to the HO2S.
5. Install the CPA retainer (3).



6. If equipped with a automatic transaxle, perform the following steps, connect the engine harness electrical connector (3) to the HO2S.
7. Install the CPA retainer (2).
8. If equipped with a manual transaxle, install the wheel drive shaft heat shield. Refer to Wheel Drive Shaft Heat Shield Replacement.