Do I need a special tool to remove the oxygen sensors?
10-11-2010, 07:49 AM
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Do I need a special tool to remove the oxygen sensors?
Title says all. Im replacing them and was wondering if a special tool is needed to get them out.
10-11-2010, 09:55 AM
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Normally they're in there pretty tight due to the heat. I bought one of those O2 sockets and I don't think they cost that much from autozone. It's worth having.
10-11-2010, 12:15 PM
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I used a cut-down open end wrench (cut so it would be turn-able in the engine bay) and about 4 hours of sitting with penetrating oil on it.
10-11-2010, 03:38 PM
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Stocker @ Oct 11 2010, 01:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I used a cut-down open end wrench (cut so it would be turn-able in the engine bay) and about 4 hours of sitting with penetrating oil on it.</div>
With the O2 socket above, you can use an 18" breaker bar and take 5 seconds to get it off. That's how I got both of them off. No penetrating oil either.
With the O2 socket above, you can use an 18" breaker bar and take 5 seconds to get it off. That's how I got both of them off. No penetrating oil either.
10-11-2010, 07:49 PM
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If you want to pay for the socket or go somewhere they have one, that's great. I had the wrench and oil at work. I sprayed it first thing and removed/reinstalled the sensor at lunch, then went to the dealership after work. In my book, a $0 solution beats even having the right tool, if you can get the job done.
10-11-2010, 08:00 PM
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They're like $8 and Autozones are everywhere. I like tools, especially when they're that cheap.