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350Z/G35 · Buyer's guide

350Z Air/Fuel and Oxygen Sensors: Upstream vs Downstream, DE vs HR

US-spec 2003-2008 Nissan 350Z; connector, production date, engine, bank, and upstream/downstream position must be matched.

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WHERE TO BUY

Open an exact listing, then confirm fitment, stock, price, and shipping with the seller before ordering.

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What you need to know

Upstream sensors are air/fuel-ratio sensors and downstream sensors monitor catalyst performance. Read the DTC and confirm bank, sensor position, connector pin count, engine, and production date before ordering. Do not use a downstream oxygen sensor as an upstream A/F substitute.

OEM numbers

Verified examples: 2005+ VQ35DE upstream 22693-CD700VQ35DE right rear 226A0-AM6012007 VQ35HR upstream 22693-ZE00A2008 EPC also shows alternate 22693-1NA0A. Earlier DE and downstream numbers vary by date/side, so no universal four-sensor set is claimed.

Supersession

No universal chain is claimed. 22693-ZE00A and 22693-1NA0A are recorded as catalog alternatives, not a proven sequential supersession.

Fitment

Upstream sensors are air/fuel-ratio sensors and downstream sensors monitor catalyst performance. Read the DTC and confirm bank, sensor position, connector pin count, engine, and production date before ordering. Do not use a downstream oxygen sensor as an upstream A/F substitute.

Aftermarket options

Checked OEM Nissan and Denso direct-fit paths. Avoid universal splice-in sensors unless the manufacturer documents the exact electrical application and connector procedure.

Before you buy

Never order only by a generic four-sensor diagram. Confirm DTC, engine, model year/production date, bank, upstream/downstream position, and connector. A catalyst-efficiency code does not automatically prove the downstream sensor is bad.

Research and fitment sources

Supersede reviewed 10 unique research sources for this guide. 6 also appear above as a seller or official action and are not repeated here; 4 additional citations follow.

Research last verified .

  1. Nicoclub — service manual
  2. Nicoclub — service manual
  3. Z1 Motorsports — denso 03 06 rear oxygen o2 sensor 350z downstream p 15955
  4. Densoautoparts — oxygen af sensors oxygen sensors