I'm gonna change my o2 sensor and i understand that i need a special socket in order to remove it, however; could i not just remove the large cover (i see 2 bolts that hold it in place) that the sensor is screwed into and the simply use a regular open ended wrench to remove/replace it? where i a m shops don't rent that socket and its #0 to purchase it.

 

Even if you remove the exhaust shroud I don't think there is room for a wrench.

 

ya you can I just did one on my boy 96 accord and I just used an open end wrench

 

Ok kool...i'll try it that way then. DID you remove the big metal cover that the tip is covered by?

 

yes, remove the heat sheild

 

no need, just use a SAE wrench, one of the size is a perfect fit for o2 sensor

 

Everything worked like a charm and yes you can save the hastle of buying or renting that special socket by taking off that metal heat shield (3 bolts) and then a 7/8 SAE wrench does the trick perfectly!

 

Hey...how hard was your to take off? I have been trying to get mine off for a couple days now and it wont move! I even sprayed thrust on and let it soak and sprayed it again! Let me know

 

i just used a a ratchet set with a 12mm socket ialso used a bit od Wd40 .just make sure your car is cooled down

 

if you are having trouble. put on some heavy heavy gloves and padded coveralls, and try taking it off when it is hot.

don't burn your face.

 

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probably not, 12mm? honda?

it's much easier to take it out with it slightly heated actually

 

You can borrow the special o2 sensor tool set from Autozone for free.

 

that socket with the slit down the side for the wiring is shitty and worthless it opens up and not grip the o2 sensor after you use it a couple of times