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Old 05-14-2009, 12:31 AM   #1 (permalink)
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DIY: Primary o2 sensor replacement

ok so my replacement came in today why the need?

heres the story:

one of my studs on the cat stripped and i changed it, no brainer take a hammer to it, just like replacing wheel studs. replaced it no problem. so i finish installing my apexi WS2 exhaust and i get a CEL. get that checked out, come to find out i broke me first o2 sensor....WTF!!

anyways, for those who ever comes across of changing your oem cat studs PULL YOUR O2 SENSORS OUT FIRST!!!

i hated the though of this because i was getting my RH that weekend this happened.

o2 sensor wasnt so bad, got it off of collegehills honda for about $120 shipped. called autozone they had one "exact thing" for $2XX, i was like yeah right....

Broken sensor:




This install took me about 15 minutes top.

Tools need:
7/8's wrench



Part number for o2 senor




1st:thing you want to make sure your car is cool

2nd:make sure you have a jack and jack stands.

3rd:after getting under the car locate your PITA...oh i mean sensor. un clip the sensor





4th:use a 7/8's to loosen it



5th:locate the plug where it goes




6th:unclip the plug



7th:tighten the new o2 sensor



8th:connect the plug, clip it back on(i almost forgot)

9th:reset the battery

10th:enjoy having a no CEL

feel free to ask me any questions.

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