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Renault Talisman 1.6 TCe 200 (2024): Oxygen Sensor Replacement

On the 1.6 TCe 200, the oxygen sensor (lambda sensor) is mounted in the exhaust manifold area. The upstream sensor is located close to the engine in the exhaust path before the catalytic converter, and the downstream sensor is located after the catalytic converter to monitor its efficiency. Replace the sensor when codes P0130-P0138 appear or when fuel economy drops. Replacement is recommended every 100,000-120,000 km. Sensor thread is M18x1.5.

Difficulty: Medium Time: 30-60 minutes Steps: 13 Tools: Oxygen sensor socket (with wire slot) or 22 mm socket, ratchet handle, high-temperature copper or nickel anti-seize, shop rags

Part

  • 🔩 Oxygen sensor (OE Renault 226905054R or aftermarket equivalents such as Bosch 0258030338). The M5M engine has two sensors: an upstream sensor (before the catalytic converter) and a downstream sensor (after the catalytic converter). Check the diagnostic trouble code to determine which one you need
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Step by step

13 steps
  1. Shut off the engine and let the exhaust system cool for at least 30 minutes, since the sensor and manifold can be hot.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal for 5 minutes to reset the control unit's adaptations.
  3. Raise the front of the vehicle on a lift or secure it on sturdy jack stands. To reach the upstream sensor, you will need to remove the engine undercover (4-6 mounting bolts).
  4. Locate the oxygen sensor in the exhaust path. The upstream sensor is right after the exhaust manifold, before the catalytic converter. The downstream sensor is after the catalytic converter, closer to the middle of the car. Follow the wiring harness from the sensor.
  5. Disconnect the sensor's electrical connector by pressing the locking tab and pulling the connector along the axis of the wire. If the connector is corroded or stuck, spray it with WD-40.
  6. Using an oxygen sensor socket (with a wire slot) or a 22 mm socket, unscrew the sensor counterclockwise. If the sensor is seized, apply penetrating oil such as WD-40 or PB Blaster to the threads, wait 10-15 minutes, and try again. Do not use excessive force, as you can strip the threads in the manifold.
  7. Remove the old sensor together with its wire through the engine bay or from underneath (depending on the sensor position).
  8. Clean the threaded bore in the manifold with a wire brush or an M18x1.5 thread chaser to remove carbon deposits and old anti-seize.
  9. Apply a thin layer of high-temperature copper or nickel anti-seize to the outer threads of the new sensor (not to the sensor tip). Do not use regular grease or graphite grease, as they burn off.
  10. Thread the new sensor in by hand clockwise until it stops, then tighten it with the oxygen sensor socket or wrench to 25-35 N·m (18-26 lb-ft). Do not overtighten, as you can damage the sensor's ceramic element or the manifold threads.
  11. Plug the electrical connector into the new sensor until the locking tab clicks.
  12. Install the engine undercover and reconnect the battery terminal.
  13. Start the engine and let it warm up to operating temperature. Use a scan tool to check that there are no new codes and that the sensor readings are correct (while driving, the upstream sensor should fluctuate in the 0.1-0.9 V range, and the downstream sensor should be stable at around 0.6-0.8 V).

Common mistakes and warnings

  • You will be working near hot exhaust components, so there is a risk of burns. Be sure to let everything cool down. When replacing the downstream sensor, check the condition of the catalytic converter. If it is breaking down internally, the new sensor will quickly fail from ceramic dust. Do not drop the new sensor, as the ceramic element is fragile. Use only quality, certified sensors, as cheap counterfeits often give incorrect readings and cause increased fuel consumption.