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Repair Procedure: Removal

[Bank 1] 

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Remove the intake manifold.

    (Refer to "INTAKE MANIFOLD REMOVAL ")

  3. Remove the delivery pipe.

    (Refer to "DELIVERY PIPE REMOVAL ")

  4. Remove the mounting bolt (A), and then remove the sensor from the cylinder block.
Fig 1: Remove Sensor From Cylinder Block (Bank 1)
G11872141Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

[Bank 2] 

  1. Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal.
  2. Remove the intake manifold.

    (Refer to "INTAKE MANIFOLD REMOVAL ")

  3. Remove the delivery pipe.

    (Refer to "DELIVERY PIPE REMOVAL ")

  4. Remove the mounting bolt (A), and then remove the sensor from the cylinder block.
Fig 2: Remove Sensor From Cylinder Block (Bank 2)
G11872142Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.