Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Sensor-1) Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara, and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: To avoid danger of being burned, do not touch exhaust system when system is hot. A/F sensor removal should be performed when system is cool.

Disconnect negative cable from battery.
Remove left or right bank of A/F sensor as follows:
- For left bank
  1. Remove exhaust manifold cover from exhaust manifold.
  2. Detach A/F sensor connector from bracket and then disconnect connector from A/F sensor.
  3. Remove A/F sensor from exhaust manifold.
- For right bank
  1. Remove battery and battery tray from vehicle body.
  2. Detach A/F sensor connector from bracket and then disconnect connector from A/F sensor.
  3. Remove EGR pipe from exhaust manifold.
  4. Remove A/F sensor from exhaust manifold.
NOTE: Be careful not to expose it to excessive shock.

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Cover, A/F Sensor, EGR Pipe & HO2S
Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.