How to remove the Oxygen Sensor?

[mattstecher]

The Fault Indicator (FI) on my '01 1800 has let me know that the left O2 Sensor is acting up with 2 long and 2 short blinks (or a code of 24).

I have the 1800 manual and it does not really give any advice for simply pulling an O2 Sensor. I am hoping not to have to drop the entire exhaust system and would really like to avoid the dealer repair charges.

I have pulled the exhaust shield on the left side and this gives me minimal access from below, to the sensor itself, but I am unable to reach the wiring harness connection.

Anyone have any tips or tricks for pulling it?

Thanks,
Matt
Waller, TX (NW Houston)

[DaveO430]

You have to remove the top shelter to get to the connector, other than that what you see is what you get. 2 long and 2 short is code 22 BTW.

[GoldWingrGreg]

To find the instructions Service Manual > index > O2 sensor. In my manual 5-103.

As Matt says, remove shelter, and sensor. 17mm combo is probably the correct wench size. Because their torque is not high, and a combo wrench can be to long, at times I've used a 6" cresent wrench.

[mattstecher]

Thanks Guys,
That got me to the right place in the service manual and it is 2 long and 4 short for 24.
Matt