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Apr 17, 2003 | 05:16 PM

philly96maxima

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removing front 02 sensors

Whats the best tool to remove both front 02 sensors???
Is the o2 special socket the best way to go??

Apr 17, 2003 | 06:11 PM

Rickalodeon

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Re: removing front 02 sensors

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Originally posted by philly96maxima
Whats the best tool to remove both front 02 sensors???
Is the o2 special socket the best way to go??

Some have said that it's possible with open-end wrenches, but I don't see how. The O2 socket seems like an inexpensive way to prevent the cursing. I used it...Works great. I think I used a universal as well.

Apr 17, 2003 | 06:19 PM

ORBRIT

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I don't know how hard it is without the O2 sensor socket, but with it, it's a piece of cake.

I just used it with a swivelling head 3/8" drive ratchet.

Apr 17, 2003 | 06:23 PM

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replacing an O2 Sensor is easy... just jack up the passengers side front tire.. then look under the car.. you will see them.. you need a 22" open ended wrench... then follow it up to the engine compartmenet for the electrical connector and then replace

Apr 17, 2003 | 08:18 PM

philly96maxima

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Thanks guys for the info!!Thats what I was wondering about, if its that easy getting in there with an open end 22 millimeter.

Apr 17, 2003 | 08:19 PM

95maxmadman

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especially with a y pipe.

Oct 6, 2003 | 10:23 PM

hoodedmunkee

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im having trouble using www.buyoxygensensors.com.anybody had same experience?the page is just blank after reloading

Oct 7, 2003 | 08:17 AM

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O2 Sensor Socket and a "Stubby" 3/8 Ratchet. You can't fit a big ratchet in there, its a tight squeeze. The stubby ratchet will give you enough torque and it fits in your palm.