Stratus V6-2.5L VIN H (1997)
Oxygen Sensor: Service and Repair
Fig 89 Upstream Oxygen Sensor
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Disconnect electrical connector from sensor.
3. Remove sensor using an oxygen sensor crow foot wrench such as Snap-On tool YA8875 or equivalent (Fig. 89).
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 electrical connector to sensor.
3. Lower vehicle.
