The problem is fixed!! :D A BIG thanks to Mr. Kashi125, or should I say Dr. Kashi for all your valuable insight! Where do I send the Lobsters?
To recap, my 2001 Lexus ES300 with 59K miles failed the 2009 Massachusetts Auto Inspection test. The code I got was P1155 only. ( Not P1155 AND P1135 which suggests a different sensor location I believe; the Dr. may care to comment). With the guidance of Dr. Kashi ( see his previous posts in this same thread) I purchased the DENSO 234-9021 sensor Monday morning on Amazon for $130 (including shipping) and to my surprise it was delivered Tuesday afternoon.
The location of the sensor in the engine compartment is shown below:
The old sensor is the one on the right in the following photo:
Using a 22 MIL open end wrench I was able to loosen and remove the sensor from the manafold easily (your experience may differ ;) ).
After that I simply unplugged the connector by pressing on the right side of the female connector housing
(facing you in the photo below......ok this is getting to detailed ;) ).
After that I installed the new one. I started the engine and initially both lights came on :cries: ( bummer!!). I let it run for about five minutes. I then shut the engine off, waited ten minutes and started it back up and the lights were off. :D