Removal Procedure

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WARNING: Refer to EXHAUST SERVICE CAUTION .

WARNING: Refer to PROTECTIVE GOGGLES AND GLOVE CAUTION .

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness Electrical Connector And Heated Oxygen Sensor Electrical Connector

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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 2: Identifying Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield And Bolts
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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.