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Old 03-21-2016, 08:46 PM
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MD Socket for Rear 02 Oxygen Sensor

Good Evening Everyone!

After all these years, I finally got an check engine light.

Codes are P2259 and P0037.

Already have the air valve/solenoid and the rear/downstream 02 Oxygen Sensor on order due to the codes.

My questions is, do I really need a special socket to get the rear 02 sensor off? If so, does this work:
Amazon.com: ABN 3 Piece 3/8" Drive Oxygen Sensor Wrench Socket Set: Automotive Amazon.com: ABN 3 Piece 3/8" Drive Oxygen Sensor Wrench Socket Set: Automotive

If I don't really need that 02 socket wrench (mentioned above), can I use a regular wrench? I'm assuming 22mm will work?


Thanks and any other useful information/knowledge is greatly appreciated.
Old 03-21-2016, 10:42 PM
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Some times they can be a bitch to get off. I have an O2 socket but most of the times I just use a 22mm box end wrench.
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Just and FYI, I got the rear 02 Sensor off fairly easy. It was harder to move that damn guard from around it due to the bolts being rusted and couldnt remove it.
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
Some times they can be a bitch to get off. I have an O2 socket but most of the times I just use a 22mm box end wrench.
IIrc, a 1" wrench works also.
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What size socket is recommended for the upstream o2?
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I Believe it's a 22mm as well. Same as back o2.
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