O2 sensor replace for clearing PO153

[dcdyd]

I am going to replace the Bank2 sensor 1 for clearing PO153 code. Do I need a special tool for unscewing the sensor?

 

[apollo607]

I have change one of these, so far I know it is recomended a socket set like this: http://www.harborfreight.com/oxygen-sensor-and-diesel-injection-socket-set-99850.html

I wonder if a standar wrench will fit in order to remove them.

good luck.

 

[dcdyd]

Thanks for the info. I will try to remove the sensor using normal wrench and report the results here.

 

[bobflood]

O2 sensors are all basically the same size (either 7/8"or 15/16" I believe). The special O2 sockets have a slit in the side for the sensor wires, thought you can just cut the wires off the old sensor and use a standard or deep socket. Getting old O2 sensors out can really be difficult due to rust and heat; I have had to use a torch to heat up the fitting on occasion. Use anti-sieze when you install the new one.