Bosch 16982 Oxygen Sensor - Downstream, Downstream Left or Downstream Right

Bosch Actual OE Oxygen Sensor 16982

Bosch 16982 is an Actual OE Oxygen Sensor built for downstream air-fuel monitoring on select Audi, Bentley, and Volkswagen applications. It uses a narrow-band heated design with a threaded metal housing, 4-wire harness, and OE-style connector layout for direct replacement service.

OE-Style Sensor Design

This Bosch Actual OE Oxygen Sensor line reflects Bosch’s long OE development history, including switching-type oxygen sensing and later planar narrowband designs that improve light-off speed and closed-loop response. The result is precise lambda feedback to the ECU for stable combustion control and emissions management across changing operating conditions. Bosch 16982 is a specific-fit, standard replacement sensor with a 65-inch wiring harness, 18 mm thread size, 22 mm hex, and male blade terminals.

• Heated narrow-band oxygen sensor for downstream exhaust monitoring
• Specific-fit replacement with oblong male connector and 4-wire harness
• Threaded mounting with 18 mm thread diameter and 22 mm hex size
• Metal housing built for high-temperature and vibration exposure
• Direct-fit service part for OE-style sensor replacement

Fitment Details

• Fits 2011 Bentley Continental, downstream, cylinder(s) 1 to 6; Actual OE Oxygen Sensor
• Fits 2005-2009 Audi A8 Quattro, downstream
• Fits 2004-2006 Audi TT Quattro, downstream, with Brown Connector; Actual OE Oxygen Sensor
• Fits 2004-2006 Volkswagen Phaeton, downstream
• Fits 2004-2006 Volkswagen Touareg, downstream left
• Fits 2002-2005 Volkswagen Golf, downstream
• Fits 2002-2004 Volkswagen Jetta, downstream
• Fits 2003-2004 Volkswagen Passat, downstream
• Fits 2004 Volkswagen R32, downstream left
• Fits 2003 Bentley Continental, downstream right
• Fits 2003 Bentley Continental, downstream left
• Fits 2002 Volkswagen Passat, downstream right
• Fits 2002 Volkswagen Passat, downstream left

What This Sensor Helps Address

• Check engine light related to downstream oxygen sensor performance
• Incorrect air-fuel feedback after catalyst monitoring
• Rough combustion control caused by aging sensor response
• Emissions test failures tied to oxygen sensor degradation
• Slow closed-loop operation from a worn heated O2 sensor

Installation Notes

Verify the connector shape, wire count, and downstream position before installation. Bosch 16982 uses a threaded mount and specific-fit harness layout, so confirm the vehicle application and sensor location against the original part before replacement. This part cross-references 1K0998262B and 07C906262S for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Bosch backs this Actual OE Oxygen Sensor with OE-proven engineering developed over decades of oxygen sensor production. The sensor uses advanced ceramic elements, optimized heater control, and high-temperature-resistant materials to maintain consistent signal quality under thermal and vibration load.