Stupid o2 Sensor !!!!

[jtmforever]

I am trying to change both o2 sensor on the Gen 1. According to members. The best way to get them out is to use a 22mm crowfoot and a 22mm wrench. I started working on the passenger side and it is just a pain! I can not get the crowfoot on properly and the wrench just wont fit. Dropping the exhaust would be easier but i want to leave it intact. Didnt try the driver side yet. Can some PLEASE assist me.

 

[chris2523]

i dropped the exhaust.

 

[Sapperfire]

Drop the exhaust

Just take it loose from the headers (15mm deep 3/8,universal,foot extension,6" extension,3/8 drive ratchet..this combo for the pass side upper nut) after spraying the nuts with pb-blaster, and the 2 nuts attaching it to the trans.

 

[NoLimit95]

I dropped exhaust too and used an impact with an extension. Bamm, the nuts flew right out with no problem (after a 10 min soak of WD-40) and made the swap and then used the impact to get the exhaust back up but, I'm not dealing with any rust and not sure if you are. I used Motorcraft with the 10" wire which was a bit too long but didn't hurt anything. The 6" wire should be sufficient.

 

[Sapperfire]

Just make sure you tackle the pass side harness plug with the exhaust slightly down out of the way ..unless you have Gumby arms..let the pipes sit on a small jack