Take lambda sensor out of exhaust

[ZackyGec]

I'm decating my exhaust but I can't take out the lambda sensor, am I missing something? It's wedged in there...

 

[Chris]

Yeah pretty sure I read somewhere they are tough little sods to get off.

Its screwed aswell I assume you know...

 

[montana]

Are you trying to undo whilst under the car? It may be easier to disconnect the wiring and remove from the car and undo.

 

[The ANT]

To get mine off I had it off the car then got the old pipe very hot (glowing) but if you are not careful you can easily knacker it up, though I do have a new bosch lamda sensor if you're interested.

 

[Daverb]

You get a special socket for removing O2 sensors. I have one and it took a breaker bar to get my sensor off.

 

[antnee]

Just get it nice and hot, remember the exhaust gets very hot when the car is being driven. I applied a bit of heat to mine and it came out really easily, I was actually surprised!!

 

[Chrisgti6]

Spanner and a big hammer - Job done!