Taurus V6-182 3.0L DOHC SHO (1992)
Oxygen Sensor: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1.
Locate Heated Exhaust Gas Oxygen (HEGO) sensors located in the left and right exhaust pipes.
2.
Disconnect the electrical connectors from sensors.
CAUTION: Excessive force may damage threads in exhaust pipe.
3.
Remove sensors by unscrewing counterclockwise. The oxygen sensors may be difficult to remove when engine temperature is below 120°F.
INSTALLATION
1.
If new sensors are being used, install the new sensors into the pipes.
2.
If old sensors are being reused, coat threads with anti-seize compound, then install the HEGO sensors in the exhaust pipes.
3.
Tighten the sensors to 30 ft lb (41 Nm).
4.
Connect the electrical connectors to sensors.
