How to carry out replacement: Lambda Sensor 2.4 Audi A6 C5 Saloon
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How to change lambda sensor on AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Lambda Sensor on your AUDI A6
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Lambda sensor : 100000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 1.8 T, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 1.8 T quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.0, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 3.0, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 3.0 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.7 T quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 2.4, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 3.0 quattro, AUDI A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) 3.0 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Lambda Sensor for A6 Saloon (4B2, C5) and other AUDI models
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Replacement: lambda sensor – AUDI A6 (4B2, C5). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Electronic spray
High-temperature ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 10
22-mm oxygen sensor socket
Thread tap
Ratchet wrench
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Replacement: lambda sensor – AUDI A6 (4B2, C5). AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • After replacing the oxygen sensor, clear the trouble code from the electronic control unit and let the ECU adapt itself to the new sensor.
  • Before getting down to work, start the engine and let it warm up to operating temperature.
  • Please note: all work on the car – AUDI A6 (4B2, C5) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Lift the car using a jack or place it over an inspection pit.
    Step 2
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the oxygen sensor housing cover. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  2. Step 3
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    Remove the oxygen sensor housing cover.
  3. Step 4
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    Detach the oxygen sensor connector.
  4. Step 5
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    Disconnect the oxygen sensor wiring.
  5. Step 6
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    Clean the oxygen sensor fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 7
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    Unscrew the oxygen sensor fastener. Use a 22-mm oxygen sensor socket. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 8
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    Remove the oxygen sensor.
  8. Step 9
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    Clean the thread to prepare it for installing a new oxygen sensor. Use a thread tap. Use a ratchet wrench.
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