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How to remove O2 sensor connector

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by 95TacomaNewb, Aug 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM.

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    I'm getting code P0136 and want to test the downstream O2 sensor but having trouble removing it and don't want to break 30 year old plastic. It looks like there is a tab I need to press with a screwdriver on the right side of this photo - is that correct? And if so do I push the tab in towards the middle of the connector, or towards the outside?

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    02hilux, Aug 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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    But yes, the clip is what holds the pigtail together
     
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    Thanks, do I press the clip towards the outside of the connector? I can't tell if the clip is on the O2 sensor side of the connector.
     
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    IIRC, the push tab/clip is on the body harness side. You pressed it in to lift the tab up from the latch. The latch is on the sensor pigtail side. A little elbow grease (wiggle) while holding both connector should do it.
     
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    CAREFULLY slide a THIN small flat blade screw driver between the connector at the arrow in the picture below.
    Then pull out on the connector.

    There is actually a button you press on the back of the connector that "pivots" and releases the clip.
    But once they get old, they get hard and don't pivot too good.

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    Success! Thank you both
     
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