Air Fuel Ratio Sensor

2006 Lexus RX 400h AWD V6-3.3L (3MZ-FE) HybridSECTION Air Fuel Ratio Sensor
REMOVAL

1. REMOVE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (for Bank 1)




a. Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor connector and clamp.




b. Using SST, remove the air fuel ratio sensor from the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly.

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NOTE: Do not damage the air fuel ratio sensor.

2. REMOVE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (for Bank 2)
a. Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor connector and clamp.




b. Using SST, remove the air fuel ratio sensor from the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly No.2.

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NOTE: Do not damage the air fuel ratio sensor.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (for Bank 1)
a. Temporarily tighten the air fuel ratio sensor to the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly.

NOTE: Do not damage the air fuel ratio sensor.




b. Using SST, fully tighten the air fuel ratio sensor to the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly.

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Torque: 44 N.m (449 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf)




c. Connect the air fuel ratio sensor connector and clamp.

2. INSTALL AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (for Bank 2)
a. Temporarily tighten the air fuel ratio sensor to the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly No.2.

NOTE: Do not damage the air fuel ratio sensor.




b. Using SST, fully tighten the air fuel ratio sensor to the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly No.2.

SST 09224-00010

Torque: 44 N.m (449 kgf.cm, 32 ft.lbf)

c. Connect the air fuel ratio sensor connector and clamp.
RENDER: 1.0x

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