O2 sensor replace ?

[ronchy1962]

I spent most of the afternoon removing the center console,( it has rear air and rear radio controls),to get at the access port,so I could reach the O2 sensor connectors.I still cannot reach the connectors,I can hardly see them. I don't think I can reach them from the bottom,it's the up front sensors. Can I splice the wires? Does anyone have an easier way to get at the connectors?
I need to replace them. Any help is really appreciated. THANKS
1998 Explorer,XLT,4.0 SOHC,auto,4dr,120k

 

[drdoom]

Fender area, pull the wheels pull the splash guards, and on the right side pull the liner too. All kinds of good access to many things this way, yes...

 

[SoNic67]

I think that on a V6 you didn't need to do that. This is from the pictures that I saw here.
Only on a V8 engine connectors are installed "pushed" back towards that visiting hole.

 

[ronchy1962]

Thanks to all. It has been a learning experience. I got the pass. side done. I found it takes time and a lot of patience.
Again,thanks