FAQ for Oxygen Sensor Repair
Q: What may cause the contamination of the oxygen sensor?
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The use of an inappropriate RTV sealant (not oxygen sensor safe) or excessive engine coolant or oil consumption may cause the contamination of the oxygen sensor.
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02/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the heated oxygen sensor (Bank 2 Sensor 1)?
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The procedure is to remove the electrical connector retainer, remove the oxygen sensor wire harnesses and remove the bank 2 sensor 1 oxygen sensor.
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02/11/2022 Q: What can be used to coat the threads of a reused sensor?
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You can coat the threads of a reused sensor with anti-seize compound P/N 5613695 or equivalent.
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02/11/2022 Q: What can be used to repair the engine harness?
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The engine harness may be repaired using Packard's Crimp and Splice Seals Terminal Repair Kit.
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02/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the bank 2 sensor 2 oxygen sensor to the exhaust manifold?
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You can tighten the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) to 42 N.m (31 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: How do you install the heated oxygen sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 1)?
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You can install the bank 1 sensor 1 oxygen sensor to the exhaust manifold, install the electrical connector retainer to the electrical connector, install both oxygen sensor electrical connector assemblies to the fuel rail brackets and install the oxygen sensor wire harness to the retainer.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What is the purpose of handling the oxygen sensors carefully?
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The purpose is to prevent damage to the component.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the bank 1 sensor 2 oxygen sensor to the exhaust manifold?
A:
You can tighten the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) to 42 N.m (31 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: How do you install the heated oxygen sensor (Bank 2 Sensor 1)?
A:
You can install the bank 2 sensor 1 oxygen sensor, install the electrical connector retainer to the electrical connector, install both oxygen sensor electrical connector assemblies to the fuel rail brackets and install the oxygen sensor wire harnesses to the retainer.
By BobGM Specialist
02/11/2022 Q: What should you perform when replacing the HO2S?
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You should perform a code clear with a scan tool and perform HO2S heater resistance learn reset with a scan tool.
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