Monday, November 18, 2013
How to Replace an Oxygen Sensor in a 1998 Acccord
The oxygen sensors in your 1998 Honda Accord help regulate the fuel consumption of your car. When an oxygen sensor fails, your car begins to burn too much fuel and you gas mileage declines dramatically. The 1998 Accord contains two oxygen sensors located in the exhaust pipe on either end of the catalytic converter. It is best to replace both together to avoid having another one fail immediately after the first replacement. Buy replacement sensors from an auto parts retailer or Honda dealer.
Instructions
- 1
Raise your 1998 Honda Accord with a jack and secure it on a set of jack stands. Position the car high enough to work comfortably beneath it.
2Locate the oxygen sensor you want to change. Disconnect the electrical connection at the top of the sensor. Squeeze the retaining clip and pull the wiring connector straight off the sensor.
3Remove the oxygen sensor from the exhaust pipe using an oxygen sensor socket and ratchet. Insert the new oxygen sensor by hand to prevent cross threading the new sensor. Torque the sensor to 33 ft.-lbs. with your torque wrench.
4Reconnect the wiring harness on the new oxygen sensor. Press the electrical connection straight onto the new sensor until it clicks.
5Repeat the process on the other sensor if needed. Raise the car with the jack and remove the jack stands. Lower the car to the ground.
