Stratus L4-2.4L VIN X (1998)
Oxygen Sensor: Service and Repair
Downstream O2 Sensor
Fig 90 Downstream Heated Oxygen Sensor Removal/Installation
NOTE: The downstream heated oxygen sensor threads into the exhaust pipe behind the catalytic convertor.
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle.
2. Disconnect electrical connector from sensor.
3. Disconnect sensor electrical harness from clips along body.
4. Remove sensor using an oxygen sensor crow foot wrench such as Snap-On tool YA8875 or equivalent (Fig. 90).
INSTALLATION
1. After removing the sensor the exhaust manifold threads must be cleaned with an 18 mm X 1.5 + 6E tap.
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If reusing the original sensor, coat the sensor threads with an anti-seize compound such as Loctite 771-64 or equivalent.
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New sensors have compound on the threads and do not require an additional coating.
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Tighten the sensor to 28 Nm (20 ft lb) torque.
2. Connect sensor electrical harness to clips along. body
3. Connect electrical connector to sensor.
4. Lower vehicle.
