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How do reomve and install an O2 on the exhaust Manifold. It surround by a Heat shield Donut and there's no way to get a wrench on it. HELP!

I might be crazy, but I think I remember a post about reaching an O2 sensor underneath the carpet.Anyone?Edit: Try these thread: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=41173

Quote, originally posted by epcIII »I might be crazy, but I think I remember a post about reaching an O2 sensor underneath the carpet.Anyone?Edit: Try these threads: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=41173 and this one with pics: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=22020 Those are for the one at the CAT. This one is on the Manifold and has a heat shield around it.

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Quote, originally posted by rmckinjr »How do reomve and install an O2 on the exhaust Manifold. It surround by a Heat shield Donut and there's no way to get a wrench on it. HELP!IMed you back on this issue.

Mine looks like this: http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-4...PUKIE

Is this the one where you have to make sure it's hot so you don't ruin the threads?

Quote, originally posted by epcIII »Is this the one where you have to make sure it's hot so you don't ruin the threads?Really? I know heating nuts makes them easier to come off so I suppose that makes sense. Thanks!

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush »Mine looks like this: http://www.amazon.com/TEKTON-4...PUKIEWill check at Auto Parts store for a loaner. Or maybe buy one. Yea had P0133 and from everything I've read it's a bad O2. Suppose I should check the TRD wiring also. Thanks!

I saw that on this thread: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=39708 Do'h!

it doesn't need to be hot. Warm yes. Piping hot no.I've removed mine several times while cold with out issue.Unplug it and use the O2 socket that BC linked for it to be removed.I have one just like this one

Thanks Guys!