o2 sensor? wont come out

[drucifer92]

That is the o2 sensor right? Well, im trying to remove it so I can remove the headshield from my exhaust manifold and it will not BUDGE. Does it unscrew? Pull straight out? I need some help

[ACCORDianate]

they unscrew, but they're on there pretty good. Use some liquid wrench to loosen it up.

Good luck, sometimes they're a real bitch. I know the one on my Nissan pickup was.

[YK86]

You might be able to disconnect the O2 sensor plug, manouver it a bit, and slide it out. I had a simular problem with the 3rd gen and I ended up doing that since the O2 sensor wouldn't come out.

[evol90accord]

there is a special socket they make for removing the o2 sensor. I was also told its a hell of a lot easier to remove if you heat the engine up first, then dump a glass of room temp water on the sensor. I guess it makes the metal contract really fast on the sensor and its easier to remove... never tried it myself.

[mrhonda]

Yeah, you'll need an O2 sensor socket, it makes life a hell of alot easier. But if all you want to do is remove the heat sheild, dude, just unplug the connector and slide it thru.

[drucifer92]

not enough room for the, the heatsheild gets all fucking caught on some shit on the right side so it wont budge at a certain point, i just tried

[drucifer92]

well, ive officially tried everything how much does a new o2 sensor cost, i can just get a new header and sensor right now instead of waiting

[phatdoughnut]

like 65 dollars, i took the heatshield off with out taking the o2 off. just force it, but dont brake anything plz...

[drucifer92]

hmmm 65... nevermind... back to the drawing board for me... man this has been a SHITTY day for me.... fucking car, parents, and my woman, being MOTHERFUCKERS....

[Mista Juice]

yes, you can take off the heat shield keeping the o2 sensor in place.. you just need to work at it a bit..

why the hell are you taking it off anyways??