When to replace the Lambda Sensor on your TOYOTA COROLLA
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Lambda sensor : 100000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
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The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Lambda Sensor for COROLLA (_E11_) and other TOYOTA models
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Tools
Replacement: lambda sensor – TOYOTA COROLLA (_E11_). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
All-purpose cleaning spray
Electronic spray
High-temperature ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Flare nut wrench #22
22-mm oxygen sensor socket
Thread tap
Ratchet wrench
Flat screwdriver
Nippers
Crimping pliers
Heat gun
Fender cover
Replacement: lambda sensor – TOYOTA COROLLA (_E11_). 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.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
  • Please note: all work on the car – TOYOTA COROLLA (_E11_) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Detach the oxygen sensor connector.
  2. Step 4
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    Unfasten the clamp to release the oxygen sensor wiring harness. Use a flat screwdriver.
  3. Step 5
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    Clean the oxygen sensor fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  4. Step 6
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    Unscrew the oxygen sensor fastener. Use a flare nut spanner #22. Use a ratchet wrench.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the oxygen sensor.
  6. Step 8
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    Cut the thread for the new oxygen sensor. Use a thread tap. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Clean the oxygen sensor mounting seat. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
    Replacement: lambda sensor – TOYOTA COROLLA (_E11_). Professionals recommend:
    In this case, the connector needs to be removed from the old oxygen sensor and installed on a new one.
  8. Step 10
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    Cut off the connector from the old oxygen sensor. Use nippers.
  9. Step 11
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    Shorten the wires of the old oxygen sensor connector in such a way that each successive wire is shorter than the previous one. Use nippers.
  10. Step 12
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    Shorten the wires of the new oxygen sensor in a corresponding way. Use nippers.
    Replacement: lambda sensor – TOYOTA COROLLA (_E11_). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Follow the colour coding of the wires. If it does not match, see the manufacturer's instructions for the correct connection order.
  11. Step 13
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    Strip the wires of the connector and the new sensor. Use nippers.
  12. Step 14
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    Place the heat shrink tubing on the oxygen sensor wiring.
  13. Step 15
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    Using solder sleeves, splice the oxygen sensor wires with the connector wires according to the colour coding.
  14. Step 16
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    Crimp the solder sleeves. Use crimping pliers.
  15. Step 17
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    Shrink the heat shrink tubes of the solder sleeves. Use a heat gun.
  16. Step 18
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    Slide the heat shrink tubing you put in place earlier over the wire connection.
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