Convert an O2 Sensor on a Saturn SL
Instructions
1. Uplift the Saturn SL onto jack stands.The oxygen sensor on your Saturn SL monitors the Saturn's exhaust. It sends hookup approximately the pollutants in the exhaust so that the SL's machine, called an ECU, can adjust adjustments to the air/fuel ratio. These adjustments advice to optimize fuel economy and horsepower while reducing emissions. When your SL's O2 sensor fails, your fuel consumption Testament cumulation noticeably, and your common engine performance Testament abbreviate.
To act this, jack up on the front jack location extreme the radiator and situate a jack stand under Everyone of the jack stand points under the Chauffeur and passenger side doors. These points are pinch welds and are thing of the unibody interpretation of the SL. Then, lower the vehicle onto the stands.
2. Climb under the vehicle and disconnect the advantage wires from the oxygen sensor which is located near the catalytic converter--the egg-shaped Element inline with the exhaust) Depending on your imitation year, you may have one or two sensors.
3. Unbolt the oxygen sensor or sensors using an O2 sensor socket and socket wrench.
4. Remove the oxygen sensor from the exhaust and insert a new oxygen sensor. Thread and tighten the new sensor using an O2 sensor socket and socket wrench.
5. Reconnect the electrical leads to the sensor and lower the Saturn to the ground.
