DIY How to replace Oxygen O2 Sensor Mercedes-Benz

Step-by-step instructions on changing the Oxygen O2 Sensor in your car.

Is the check engine light on because of a bad oxygen sensor? You don’t have to spend your life savings replacing a defective O2 sensor. Here we will show you the steps to replace an oxygen sensor successfully.

To replace the oxygen sensor (O2), you will need the following:

New Oxygen 2 Sensor, which you can purchase online and save a lot. If you go to Amazon, you will see that new oxygen sensors prices for Mercedes-Benz cars range between $30 to $80.Click here to find the right sensor for your car on Amazon.

Oxygen Sensor Removal Tool Removing the oxygen sensor from the exhaust pipe can be challenging, especially when there is little room between the oxygen sensor and the car frame or the engine. If you remove the downstream sensor, you may get away with using a wrench. Still, to remove the upstream sensors, you will need oxygen sensor removal tool set.

How to replace the oxygen O2 sensor. Step-by-step instructions. 

Step 1: Get the fault codes. 

Scan your car’s ECU using an OBD 2 scanner. It is very easy if you have not used an OBD II scanner before. You will need an OBD scanner to get the fault codes. Here is the bestseller OBD 2 scanners on Amazon, and any of these will work fine. Your OBD II port, where you plug in the scanner, is located under the dash, usually right under the steering wheel. You can see an example in the picture below.

Step 2: Locate the defective oxygen sensor. 

Once you scan your car, you will get a fault code that directs you to the faulty oxygen sensor, for instance, Bank 1 Sensor 2. Which sensor would that be? There are usually four oxygen sensors on your Mercedes-Benz. Look at the picture below to locate the sensor that needs to be replaced. The picture is shown with the engine removed, but you don’t need to do that to replace an O2 sensor ;). 

Step 3: Remove the undercarriage to access the Oxygen Sensor. 

Most modern cars, including Mercedes-Benz, have a plastic cover under them. Don’t let that intimidate you. The engine undercarriage plastic (engine splash shield) is usually placed with several 8 mm plastic bolts or push pins.  Once you remove the undercarriage cover, you should see the oxygen sensors.

Step 4: Unplug the oxygen sensor electrical connector. 

Separate the electrical connections by pulling them apart. In some cases, you may see little tabs that you will need to press to be able to unplug the old oxygen cable connector.

Step 5: Remove the oxygen sensor wire from the clips. 

The oxygen sensor cable will have one or two clips that hold the O2 sensor wire. Remove the wire from these clips. You pull on the clip and slide out the cable. 

Step 6: Place the oxygen sensor removal tool on the old sensor.

Start by placing the oxygen sensor removal toolon the old oxygen sensor as shown in the picture below. Place the oxygen sensor removal tool on your O2 sensor as demonstrated on the removed sensor.

Step 6: Remove the oxygen sensor. 

Next, remove the old oxygen sensor. Once you place the O2 removal tool on the O2 sensor, you must turn it counterclockwise to remove it.

Step 7: Install a new oxygen sensor. 

Install the new oxygen sensor, which we showed you how to buy online under under $100 in reverse order. It is recommended to apply anti-seize compound on the threads of the new O2 sensor. It will help prevent the sensor’s seizing and makes it easier to remove it next time.

Torque Tightening Specifications

You can install the sensor by hand, and once it is hard to turn, you can go an extra 1/2 turn using your wrench. If you need to be precise, you can also use a torque wrench to tighten the sensor to specifications, torque to 55 Nm or 40 ft-lbs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where to buy a cheap oxygen sensor for my Mercedes-Benz?

If you are looking to purchase a replacement oxygen O2 sensor and save a lot on the part cost, you can find the right sensor for your car on Amazon. See this list we put together of O2 sensors that fit Mercedes-Benz cars. You should be able to enter the year, make, and model of your car to narrow it down to the exact fit for your car. You should see a list of less expensive Original Equipment (OEM) brands, such as the Bosch oxygen sensor on the list.

What is the cost of changing the Mechanic / Dealer? 

You will probably know the answer to this one already. To replace the oxygen sensor can range from a few hundred dollars if you use your independent mechanic and as much as $1000. Replacing the oxygen sensor is a task you can tackle and save much money.

How difficult is it to replace the oxygen sensor? 

The answer to this question depends on which sensor you need to replace. The downstream sensors are easy to access and thus easy to replace. The upstream sensors can be more difficult to reach, which makes them harder to remove. You need an oxygen sensor tool to help you with this task.

Applicable Models

These instructions should help you to replace the oxygen sensor in any car. They especially apply to Mercedes-Benz car models such as C E S CLK CLS CL ML GLK GL SLK SL classes.

How to Video

Watch this very informative video on how to replace the oxygen sensor.

 

Check Engine OBD 2 Fault Codes related to Oxygen Sensor.

Here is a list of some fault codes related to oxygen sensors, but more codes could not be shown in this list.

P0130 O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 1)

P0131 O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 1)

P0132 O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 1)

P0133 O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1 Sensor 1)

P0134 O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 1 Sensor 1)

P0135 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 1)

P0136 O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 2)

P0137 O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 2)

P0138 O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 2)

P0139 O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1 Sensor 2)

 

P0140 O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 1 Sensor 2)

P0141 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 2)

P0142 O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 3)

P0143 O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 3)

P0144 O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 3)

P0145 O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1 Sensor 3)

P0146 O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 1 Sensor 3)

P0147 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 3)

P0150 O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 1)

P0151 O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 1)

P0152 O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 1)

P0153 O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 2 Sensor 1)

P0154 O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 2 Sensor 1)

P0155 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 1)

P0156 O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 2)

P0157 O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 2)

P0158 O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 2)

P0159 O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 2 Sensor 2)

P0160 O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 2 Sensor 2)

P0161 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 2)

P0162 O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 3)

P0163 O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 3)

P0164 O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 3)

P0165 O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 2 Sensor 3)

P0166 O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 2 Sensor 3)

P0167 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 3)

P1031 component G3/3 (O2-in CAT front left detector) and G3/4 (O2-in CAT front right detector) exchange

P1032 O2 sensors upstream TWC mixed up G3/3, G3/4

P2008 component G3/9 (right O2 sensor, before CAT, CYL 1-3) heating (P0135)

P2008 Heating of component G3/4 (Right O2 sensor,before TWC[CAT])(P0135)

P2009 component G3/13 (right O2 sensor,after CAT,CYL 1-3)(P0141)

P2009 Heating of component G3/6 (Right O2 sensor,after TWC[CAT])(P0141)

P200C G3/4 (Right O2 sensor,before TWC[CAT]) Aging,correction variable exceeded

P200C G3/9 (right O2 sensor, before CAT, CYL 1-3) aging, calibration program jump over

P200D G3/4 (Right O2 sensor,before TWC[CAT]) Aging,period too long (P0133)

P200D G3/9 (right O2 sensor, before CAT, CYL 1-3) aging, used too long (P0133)

P200E G3/13 (right O2 sensor, after CAT, CYL 1-3) no special status variation

P200E G3/6 (Right O2 sensor,after TWC[CAT])

P200F G3/4 (Right O2 sensor,before TWC[CAT])(P0130)

P200F G3/9 (right O2 sensor, before CAT, CYL 1-3), too small voltage up (P0130)