1998 Honda Accord O2 Sensor Wiring Diagram

Replacement of Downstream (Bank1 Sensor 2) O2 Sensor on 2003-2007 Accord

I took on this repair because my 2003 Honda Accord 2.4L (LEV) had developed a P0141 (O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank1, Sensor2)) code. Its also worthy to note that while I waited for my replacement aftermarket Denso 234-4797 Oxygen Sensor to arrive from Amazon, the dreaded P0420 showed up. It's dreaded because a lot of times it means your catalytic converter (called indomie by many Nigerian mechanics) is kaput! NB: the listed sensor is strictly

P0141 code on my OBD II device

for the low emissions vehicle (LEV) model, if you have the Ultra low emissions vehicle model (ULEV) you would need a different O2 sensor. The good news is that following my replacement of the O2 sensor, the P0420 cleared as well. I have now driven over 5000miles since this DIY repair with no codes.

Materials: 1. New O2 sensor, 22mm O2 sensor socket (not really necessary if your sensor is not rusted in, mine wasn't. A thick 22mm spanner should be adequate), 10mm wrench and support stands.

My 22mm O2 sensor socket

1. Move the front passengers seat as forward as possible, then from the rear of the seat, peel back the floor carpet under it. This is to expose the connector of the O2 sensor. I was able to do this without removing the front seat.

Carpet partially peeled showing grey O2 connector

Carpet fully peeled showing the rubber grommet (black) attached to the floor in addition to the O2 sensor connector

2. Detach the O2 sensor connector and then remove the rubber grommet. Slide this through the opening in the floor which the grommet covers.

O2 sensor connector and grommet passed through the floor opening

3. Jack up the left side of the vehicle and suspend on support stands. Using 2 support stands; front and rear, will give you more room to work under the vehicle. Remember, never work under a vehicle supported by a car jack alone. Jacks can fail!

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The O2 sensor attached to the catalytic converter with heat shield in place.

4. Time to get dirty, go under the vehicle, remove the plastic clips holding the O2 sensor wires to the underside of the vehicle. Remove the 4 10mm bolts holding the bottom half of the heat shield in place.

Heat shield off

5. Unscrew the O2 sensor using the O2 socket or 22 spanner, Some sources recommend running the engine for 1 min and then shutting it off to ease the loosening of the sensor. I didn't do this and the sensor came loose with minimal effort.

O2 sensor out of catalytic converter

6. Harvest the plastic connectors from the old sensor wire and attach them to the new sensor wire. When doing this, place them at the same positions they occupied on the old sensor. Match the length from the connector to the rubber grommet on the old sensor to that on the new sensor, then use adhesive tape to ensure that the O2 sensor wire does not move back and forth on the new sensor.

Old and new O2 sensor side by side. Observe the plastic clips on the old sensor

7. Apply anti-seize past to the O2 sensor threads. This will ensure your new sensor doesn't get locked up by rust. This Denso from this seller on Amazon came with anti-seize. Yea!

Anti-seize applied to threads of O2 sensor

8. Replace O2 sensor.

New O2 sensor installed on cat

9. Follow reverse steps. Clear your codes using an OBD device. If you have a P0141 and P0420, address the P0141 first it may take care of the P0420. Over 5000miles and counting since replacing this and no codes!

All done!

New rubber grommet fitted with plastic connectors attached!

Source: https://www.diyautoworksng.com/replacement-of-downstream-bank1-sensor-2-o2-sensor-on-2003-2007-accord/

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