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Removal Procedure

WARNING: Refer to EXHAUST SERVICE CAUTION .
Fig 1: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector And Heated Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connector
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  1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield, if necessary. Refer to FUEL INJECTOR SIGHT SHIELD REPLACEMENT .
  2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (3) from the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) electrical connector (4).
  3. Remove the HO2S electrical connector retainer (5) from the retainer clip.
    Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield And Bolts
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  4. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield bolts.
  5. Remove the exhaust manifold heat shield, sliding the shield up over the HO2S pigtail.