about to replace O2 SENSOR, anything is should know?

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about to replace O2 SENSOR, anything is should know?

Postby Dweezle » Mon Apr 28, 2008 10:03 pm

Hi all... i have just bought a Bosch replacement oxygen sensor and figure to change it all i need to do is remove the heat shield, and use a spark plug size spanner??? to take the existing one out.

Then cut the wire about 40 mm and strip it, crimp it to the new sensor and screw it back in?

is that right?? i'm a lil worried i might be thinking its that easy. anything i should be wary of? any tricks?

thanks guys in advance
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Postby Jimmy » Tue Apr 29, 2008 1:55 am

i'm a lil worried i might be thinking its that easy


Its that easy. If you cant loosen the sensor trying leaving a rag soaked in wd-40 on it over night then give it a crack the next day. Apart from that, its as easy as a 2-piece jigsaw puzzle.
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Postby Steampunk » Tue Apr 29, 2008 11:19 am

place some anti-seize on the thread before you install the new one.
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Postby SuperMazdaKart » Tue Apr 29, 2008 12:25 pm

the bosche ones will have a bit of anti-seize on them anyway. make sure to put the heat shrink wrap on before it's all crimped together.
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Postby Dweezle » Tue Apr 29, 2008 12:34 pm

Thanks everyone
Yeh the Bosche one has anti sieze on it.
ok stupid question, i should have looked at this, what size spanner do i need?
just so i know when i get home i can get it done.
Just getting my tool collection started now. haha.
is it 22mm??
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