Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING:

Refer to EXHAUST SERVICE CAUTION
Refer to PROTECTIVE GOGGLES AND GLOVE CAUTION

Remove the fuel injector sight shield, if necessary. Refer to FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (3) from the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector (4).
Remove the HO2S electrical connector retainer (5) from the retainer clip.

Fig 1: Disconnecting HO2S Electrical Connector Retainer (5) From Retainer Clip
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Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield, sliding the shield up over the HO2S pigtail.

Fig 2: Removing Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
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