Intrepid V6-3.5L VIN K (2003)
Oxygen Sensor: Service and Repair
Downstream O2 Sensor
REMOVAL - DOWNSTREAM 1/2 or 2/2
Fig.21 Downstream Heated Oxygen Sensor 1/2 (R) 2/2 (L)
The O2 sensors are located at the outlet ends of the catalytic converter.
WARNING: THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD, EXHAUST PIPES AND CATALYTIC CONVERTER BECOME VERY HOT DURING
ENGINE OPERATION. ALLOW ENGINE TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING OXYGEN SENSOR.
1. Remove the negative battery cable.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the wire connector from the O2 sensors.
CAUTION: When disconnecting the sensor electrical connector, do not pull directly on wire going into sensor.
4. Remove the O2 sensors. Snap-On oxygen sensor wrench (number YA 8875) may be used for removal and installation.
INSTALLATION - DOWNSTREAM 1/2, 2/2
The O2 sensor are located at the outlet ends of the catalytic converter.
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.
1. Install the O2 sensor. Tighten to 28 N.m (20 ft.lbs.) torque.
2. Connect the O2 sensor wire connector.
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Install the negative battery cable.
