97 Maxima -replacing 02 sensor?

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joey baloney - 01 Aug 2008 03:20 GMT

Greetings. this is the first time I have visited this group, and I
apologize in advance if I am asking a question that has been asked to
death.

I must replace the front Oxygen Sensor in the 97 Maxima. The top part
is a snap (litterally),

but how the devil do you get the bloody sensor out of the manifold?
I cant get a tool on it!

Obviously I am overlooking something, or there is a specialty tool
that costs more than the sensor.

Can anyone answer my question?

TIA..jb

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Al Moodie - 01 Aug 2008 14:08 GMT

>Greetings. this is the first time I have visited this group, and I
>apologize in advance if I am asking a question that has been asked to
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>TIA..jb

If you don't get an answer here go to maxima.org where there are
answers to just about every question.

Al Moodie.

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David Geesaman - 01 Aug 2008 22:43 GMT

> Greetings. this is the first time I have visited this group, and I
> apologize in advance if I am asking a question that has been asked to
[quoted text clipped - 12 lines]
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> TIA..jb

There is a special o2 sensor socket. I can't recall if I used it for
that location (I changed all o2 sensors together and don't remember the
details) and you haven't elaborated on what tool you've tried
unsuccessfully.

It's only a $14 tool at any parts store and it might be exactly what you
need. Much less than the cost of a sensor.

http://www.autobarn.net/lis12100.html
http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/kd3259.html

Dave

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