Rear Oxygen Sensor: Removal

Set the vehicle on a lift.
Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Lift-up the vehicle.
Disconnect the connector from the rear oxygen sensor.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Oxygen Sensor
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Remove the clip by pulling out from the upper side of crossmember.

Fig 3: Identifying Crossmember Clip (Upper Side)
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Apply spray-type lubricant to the threaded portion of rear oxygen sensor, and leave it for one minute or more.
Remove the rear oxygen sensor.
CAUTION: When removing the oxygen (A/F) sensor, wait until exhaust pipe cools, because it can damage the exhaust pipe.

Fig 4: Identifying Rear Oxygen Sensor
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