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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 39194 Oxygen Sensor Wrench

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.

  2. Object Number: 785791  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector from the engine harness connector.
  4. Notice: Refer to Oxygen Sensor Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 785783  Size: SH

    Important: Removal of the oxygen sensor is easier when the engine temperature is above 48°C (120°F).

  5. Remove the heated oxygen sensor using the J 39194 .

Installation Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 785783  Size: SH

    Important: A special anti-seize compound is used on the oxygen sensor threads. The new service sensors should have the compound already applied to the threads. Coat the threads of a reused sensor with anti-seize compound GM P/N 5613695 or the equivalent.

  1. Install the heated oxygen sensor using the J 39194 .
  2. Tighten
    Tighten the heated oxygen sensor to 40 N·m (30 lb ft).


    Object Number: 785791  Size: SH
  3. Connect the heated oxygen sensor connector to the engine harness connector.
  4. Lower the vehicle.