Whats the best way to get at o2 sensors?

[cje2310]

Whats the best way to get at o2 sensors on a 1997 Ford Explorer 5.0L AWD ? its hard to unplug the wires from the harness and removing the sensors is equally challenging because of the exhaust system..is there an easy way to get at these from the inside of the car or whats the best way to get at them..the front sensor is easy but the other 3 are difficult..

 

[section525]

There is an access panel under the center console which will allow for easier removal.

 

[cje2310]

is it difficult to get into and take everything apart?

 

[jremington59]

Turdle has a great tutorial here. It took me about an hr the first time but I could probably do it in 20 min if I had to do it again.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209770

 

[cje2310]

removal

dude thanks thats the best one i've seen so far strangely i couldnt find it in the search engine for o2 sensor removal...itd be a good thing to ad

 

[JOSECARDE]

I have a 99 xlt explorer 5.0. got 2 o2 sensors out. according to the auto part store there are 4 sensors. is there a diagram? only found 3> help

 

[alfben75]

Match Stick

I was able to get to the sensor using the end of a match stick. I manueuver my arms around to get the match stick lodged into the old sensor. I rested my arm and carefully pull out the old sensor out. The match stick worked for me. Good luck.