Unleashing Hidden Power A Step-by-Step Guide to Changing O2 Sensors

Remove the plastic "splash shield that cover the transmission (6 bolts, 12 mm). Follow the exhaust pipe up and you will see the O2 sensor clearly. Changing an oxygen sensor is a beginner DIY job. Once you get started, the work itself should take 30 to 60 minutes if your sensors are easy to reach and ... Just start unbolting, it is self explanitory. If your cleaning it then there are few ways to do that. One is soak it in ringfree. Although O2 sensors do go out, they are pretty robust and usually never all fail at the same time. Clean the maf and replace the air filter would be good first ... Rust/corrosion will be the difference between a 5 minute and 5 hour job. If it appears frozen don't force it and instead douse the threads in ... Outstanding!!! Worked for you, right? :D. ~Rick < ... The mechanic called me and said that it's standard to replace the front (upstream) O2 sensor when replacing the converter. Use a ratchet wrench and an oxygen sensor socket to unscrew it. You can also use an open-end wrench to unscrew the sensors. Step 1: Buy a 7/8" O2 sensor socket Step 2: Unplug sensors Step 3: Remove sensors Step 4: Install new sensors Step 5: Plug new sensors in Step 6: Nearly $700 to replace a single sensor is absurd. The sensor before your catalytic converter can be accessed without even lifting the car, just ...