LA990009-1408.
Oxygen Sensor Removal & Installation
Instructions
Universal 1 & 2 Wire Applications
These are recommended steps to follow when removing and installing oxygen sensors. Refer to
the factory service manual for specific instructions for your vehicle.
Definition of Terms
WARNING: Describes precautions that should be observed in order to prevent injury or
death to the user during installation.
CAUTION: Describes precautions that should be observed in order to prevent damage
to the vehicle or its components, which may occur during installation if
sufficient care is not taken.
NOTE: Provides additional information that facilitates installation work.
Removal Instructions
1. Exhaust system should be at ambient temperature.
2. Disconnect the oxygen sensor wire at the vehicle wire harness. Note the routing of the
oxygen sensor wire.
3. Remove the oxygen sensor with the appropriate tool(s). (Ratchet & socket or wrench)
4. Check the threads on the exhaust manifold/pipe to make sure they are not damaged.
If necessary, use the correct size tap to clean and repair the threads.
5. Compare the original and the new oxygen sensor(s) for the correct thread size,
connector, number of wires and overall length.
6. With the two sensors laid out side by side, cut off the original sensor so overall length
will be 1”- 2” longer than before. (See Fig. 1) This will allow connections to be made at
evenly spaced intervals so the heat shrink tube can fit over the butt connections and
the finished overall length to match the original.
1"
SIGNAL (BLUE) SIGNAL
GROUND (WHITE) GROUND
1"
SENSOR SIDE CONNECTOR SIDE
Fig. 1
CAUTION: Refer to the appropriate connector illustration for wiring connections specific to
your vehicle. If in doubt, use the factory service manual to prevent improper connections which
may damage the vehicle ECU.
7. (1-wire sensor) Strip 1/4” of insulation from both the new sensor wire and from the wire
still attached to the original connector.
(2-wire sensor) Trim blue signal wire (DENSO sensor side)
1/4"
approximately 1” back, then strip 1/4” of insulation from the
wire and its corresponding wire (connector side). Trim the
other connector side wire back approximately 1”, then strip
1/4” of insulation from the wire and its corresponding white
ground wire (DENSO sensor side). Fig. 2
8. Slide the heat shrink tube over the sensor wire(s).
9. (1-wire) Insert the stripped wire ends into butt connector and crimp with a suitable
crimping tool.
(2-wire) Insert corresponding stripped wire ends into butt connectors and crimp with
suitable crimping tool.
10. Center heat shrink tube over butt connector(s) and apply heat to seal the connection so
water cannot enter. (See Fig. 3)
SIGNAL (BLUE) SIGNAL
GROUND (WHITE) GROUND
SENSOR SIDE CONNECTOR SIDE
Fig. 3
Installation Instructions
CAUTION: Oxygen sensors are fragile and must be handled with care; do not drop. Avoid
exposing the sensor to RTV silicone based products.
1. Before installation, apply anti-seize compound to the threads of the new oxygen sensor.
(Disregard for flange type sensor.)
WARNING: Anti-seize compound may cause irritation to the skin or eyes. In case of
contact, wash affected area with soap and water. In case of eye contact, flush with water for 15
minutes. If irritation persists, consult a physician. If swallowed, do not induce vomiting.
Keep out of reach of children.
2. Install the new oxygen sensor by hand, making sure it is not cross-threaded, and
then torque to manufacturer’s specifications. (For flange type sensor, use new gasket
included with sensor.)
3. Route the new oxygen sensor wire along the original route to the vehicle wire harness
and plug it in.
CAUTION: Keep the oxygen sensor wire away from any hot surfaces/moving parts.
2
GM 2-wire
(Weatherpack Connector)
GM de 2 cables (Conector “Weatherpack”)
2 fils pour GM (connecteur Weatherpack)
OE: Signal Black
or Purple
OE: Ground Tan
OE: Señal Negro
OE: Tierra Canela
o Púrpura
OE : masse en brun
OE : signal noir
Universal: White
ou violet
Universal: Blanco
Universal: Blue Universel : blanc
Universal: Azul
Universel : bleu
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