How to replace the Oxygen sensors?

2000 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
149,455 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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AZDANNO04
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Used the OBDII scanner and got bank one for the catalyst. Figured I would replace both O2 sensors. If you can send me the torques and steps, thank you.
Aug 19, 2023 at 1:58 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Do you mean you have a code for catalytic converter efficiency? If so, properly-working oxygen sensors are required to detect that problem. Replacing the sensors isn't going to solve the problem.

There's no printed replacement procedure, probably because they think it's self-explanatory. I did find the torque spec though. There's a special socket with a slot on the side to remove O2 sensors. The wires fish through that slot. When the old sensor is rusted tight, and you're not emotionally-involved with it, meaning it's going into the trash, you can cut the wires off, then use a regular deep six-point socket. New sensors commonly come with a little anti-seize compound on the threads.
Aug 19, 2023 at 3:07 PM
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