Oxygen Sensor - Buell 2004 XB9S Service Manual

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OXYGEN SENSOR

GENERAL
See Figure 4-72. The oxygen sensor (O2 Sensor), located in
the rear header pipe, monitors oxygen content in the exhaust
gas and converts it to a voltage reading. This voltage reading
is used by the ECM to maintain the proper air/fuel ratio during
closed loop operation.
REMOVAL
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WARNING WARNING
To protect against accidental start-up of vehicle, discon-
nect the negative battery cable before proceeding. Inade-
quate safety precautions could result in death or serious
injury. (48)
1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Remove intake cover assembly. See
COVER ASSEMBLY.
3. Remove airbox assembly. See
4. Remove shock absorber. See
ABSORBER.
5. Remove cooling fan. See
6. See Figure 4-73. Remove cable straps (2). Unplug 1-
place connector [137] (1).
7. Remove oxygen sensor from exhaust header using
Snap-on Part No. YA8875.
INSTALLATION
1. Apply LOCTITE ANTI-SEIZE LUBRICANT to threads of
sensor. Make sure anti-seize is marked as safe for use
with O2 sensors.
2. See Figure 4-72. Thread sensor into exhaust header.
Tighten sensor to 40-45 ft-lbs (54-61 Nm).
3. Install cooling fan. See 4.38 COOLING FAN.
4. Install shock absorber. See
ABSORBER.
5. See Figure 4-73. Connect 1-place connector [137] (1) to
wiring harness.
6. Install cable straps (2).
7. Install airbox assembly. See
8. Install intake cover assembly. See
ASSEMBLY.
9. Connect negative battery cable.
2.35 INTAKE
4.44 AIRBOX.
2.22 REAR SHOCK
4.38 COOLING FAN.
2.22 REAR SHOCK
4.44 AIRBOX.
2.35 INTAKE COVER
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Figure 4-72. Installed Oxygen Sensor (shock absorber
removed)
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1. Oxygen sensor connector [137]
2. Cable straps
Figure 4-73. Oxygen Sensor Connector [137]
(984 Models)
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1. Oxygen sensor connector [137]
2. Cable straps
Figure 4-74. Oxygen Sensor Connector [137]
(1200 Models)
2004 Buell Lightning: Fuel System 4-101
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