Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
Pre-Catalyst/Post-Catalyst Oxygen Sensor Locations
Left/Right Oxygen Sensor Locations
For sensor locations, refer to above diagrams.
WARNING: THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, EXHAUST PIPES AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER BECOME VERY HOT DURING
ENGINE OPERATION. ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING OXYGEN SENSOR.
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the wire connector from the O2S sensor.
CAUTION: When disconnecting the sensor electrical connector, do not pull directly on wire going into sensor.
3. Remove the O2S sensor with an oxygen sensor removal and installation tool.
INSTALLATION
Threads of new oxygen sensors are factory coated with anti-seize compound to aid in removal. DO NOT add any additional anti-seize compound to
the threads of a new oxygen sensor.
