LQ1 O2 sensor, how the F?

[Psych0matt]

so I most definitely cannot reach it from the bottom, at least not by hand, and there wouldnt be enough leverage from the top even if i could reach it i think. who else has done this or knows what the heck I can do to swap this out?

[slick]

Me, Jay, and Tony did my car. If it wasn't for the fact that some wires had melted to it, it would have been cake.

 

BTW, unbolt the downpipe, and undo some of your exhaust hangers. That should give you enough clearance.

 

But, if not, get a racheting tow strap, put the trans in neutral, and rock the engine as forward as possible. You will need several extensions, a universal, and lots of electrical tape to hold the extensions together.

[Crazy K]

rachet strap? don;t look at me I've got one......

[89GP_SE]

if he rotates the motor, wont he have to disconnect the exhaust from the headers first

[slick]

if he rotates the motor, wont he have to disconnect the exhaust from the headers first

 

When you pushrods owners change your plugs by rocking the engine forward, do you disconnect your exhaust? Didn't think so.