How to replace the oxygen sensors 2009-2018 Dodge Ram 1500
To replace the oxygen sensors on your Ram 1500 this tutorial was tailor-made for you. You will be asked to open the hood, remove the mudguard, remove the oxygen sensor as well as carry out a few other steps. You can carry out this tutorial of 12 chapters in 30 minutes. Take your 8 mm socket and your 22 mm wrench and let’s get started!
Duration
30 minutes
Number of steps
12
Difficulty out of 5
2
Average savings
$45
Parts You Will Need
Tools You Will Need
Step-by-Step Installation
Chapter 1:
Tips
Step 1/3
We advise you to start your vehicle and let it warm up.
Chapter 1:
Step 2/3
This will facilitate the removal of the oxygen sensors and prevent you from damaging them during removal.
Chapter 1:
Step 3/3
Be careful not to burn yourself during the operation.
Chapter 2:
Open the hood
Step 1/1
Turn off your vehicle’s ignition, set the parking brake, pull the hood release handle and open the hood.
Chapter 3:
Disconnect the battery
Step 1/1
For safety reasons, we advise you to disconnect the battery.
Chapter 4:
Lift the vehicle
Step 1/4
Loosen the stud bolts on the front wheels.
Chapter 4:
Step 2/4
Lift the front of your vehicle.
Chapter 4:
Step 3/4
Place the vehicle on the jack stands.
Chapter 4:
Step 4/4
Don’t forget to put the wheels under the vehicle!
Chapter 5:
Remove the mudguard
Step 1/4
Now you need to remove the mudguard.
Chapter 5:
Step 2/4
Unclip the ABS sensor cable retaining clip behind the mudguard.
Chapter 5:
Step 3/4
Using a ratchet and an 8mm socket, unscrew the 3 mudguard retaining screws.
Chapter 5:
Step 4/4
Next, remove the mudguard.
Chapter 6:
Informations
Step 1/3
On this vehicle, there are four oxygen sensors, distributed over the two catalytic converters located on the passenger side and on the driver’s side.
Chapter 6:
Step 2/3
On each side there is an upstream oxygen sensor, and a downstream oxygen sensor.
Chapter 6:
Step 3/3
Each oxygen sensor can be removed the same way.
Chapter 7:
Remove the oxygen sensor
Step 1/5
Start by disconnecting the power supply to the upper oxygen sensor by pressing on the tab and pulling on the connector.
Chapter 7:
Step 2/5
Unclip the cable from its plastic guide.
Chapter 7:
Step 3/5
Then, using a 22 mm wrench, unscrew the oxygen sensor located on the catalytic converter.
Chapter 7:
Step 4/5
You can use a hammer to help you.
Chapter 7:
Step 5/5
Finish unscrewing by hand, then remove.
Chapter 8:
Set up
Step 1/1
In preparation for installing the new oxygen sensor, clean its housing if necessary using a wire brush and a paper towel.
Chapter 9:
Put the oxygen sensor back in
Step 1/5
Get the new oxygen sensor.
Chapter 9:
Step 2/5
Apply the copper grease provided in the kit to the threads of the oxygen sensor.
Chapter 9:
Step 3/5
Put it back in place on the catalytic converter, then screw it back on.
Chapter 9:
Step 4/5
Finish tightening using a torque wrench.
Chapter 9:
Step 5/5
Clip the cable back onto its plastic guide, then reconnect the upper oxygen sensor.
Chapter 10:
Put the mudguard back in
Step 1/3
Put the mudguard back in place.
Chapter 10:
Step 2/3
Then tighten all the screws.
Chapter 10:
Step 3/3
Clip the ABS sensor connector back inside the mudguard.
Chapter 11:
Put the vehicle back on the ground
Step 1/2
Then, you will be able to put the wheels back on your vehicle.
Chapter 11:
Step 2/2
Put the car back on the ground and block the wheels properly.
Chapter 12:
Reconnect the battery
Step 1/2
Reconnect the battery.
Chapter 12:
Step 2/2
Operation complete.