gen4 downstream o2 sensor electrical connector quick question HELP

[fenixus]

hi guys,

it is about 4 cylinder california model of 5s-fe, gen4 camry or gen1 solara (same shit).

need quick advice (car is torn apart in parking lot). i was able to brake loose the rear o2 sensor sitting in exhaust pipe easily, but i am having hell of a time with finding electrical connector in car under seat (which one again??).

I unbolted both front seats at this point and still cannot find the o2 connector nor grommet thing. where are they exactly ?

do i need to peel carpet off under DRIVER to see them ? or it's under passenger seat (as in toyota manual)... very confused, please advise.

i have seen the DIY on this one but it seems to be different from factory manual (very general on this topic) ...

[fenixus]

never mind
found everything under the driver's seat after peeling off the carpet. sensor replaced

[Mike Gerber]

^Yep, I had that exact problem when replacing the rear O2 sensor on my 98 Camry some years back. The Toyota factory serivce manual I paid over $200 for when the car was new, is wrong. It also says the connector is under the passenger seat. As you have found out, it is under the driver's seat and can easily be accessed wihtout removing the seat. I hope this thread helps others do this job without the hassle you and I experienced.

Mike

[fenixus]

yeah, good we have DIY in sticky section that's states gen4's rear o2 sensor connector is under the driver's seat (and carpet). gen4 toyota factory manual is wrong on this (passenger seat).