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THE GARAGE (SERVICE, MAINTENANCE & REPAIR) => PETROL => Topic started by: smashbie on April 13, 2020, 05:04:31

Title: Trying to remove top oxygen sensor
Post by: smashbie on April 13, 2020, 05:04:31

Looking to remove the top oxygen sensor in my 09 i30 SX Petrol to clean it.

I’ve taken the heat shield off, however I don’t have a suitable tool to remove the oxygen sensor. I’ve tried a wrench but it’s awkward and doesn’t allow me to remove it.

Is there a better tool to do this?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Trying to remove top oxygen sensor
Post by: charlescrown on April 13, 2020, 06:01:28

You can buy a special socket for the purpose. Can't use a ring spanner? By the way you can't clean them.

Title: Re: Trying to remove top oxygen sensor
Post by: tw2005 on April 13, 2020, 09:53:36

Quote from: charlescrown on April 13, 2020, 06:01:28

You can buy a special socket for the purpose. Can't use a ring spanner? By the way you can't clean them.

I'm with Charles, what are you doing? :scared:

Unless it's malfunctioned or you have an error code and it's dead, leave it alone. (please  :snigger:)

Title: Re: Trying to remove top oxygen sensor
Post by: smashbie on April 15, 2020, 06:07:28

Good tip. Thanks i'd better leave it as is :)