O2 Sensor Replacement - 98 Explorer

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Feb 11, 2008 | 03:14 PM

rontx1

Thread Starter

New User

Joined: Jan 2003

Posts: 3

Likes: 0

O2 Sensor Replacement - 98 Explorer

Greetings,
I want to replace the O2 sensors (at least the front ones) on my 1998 Explorer 4.0 L, SOHC, V6. Other than the left front (drivers side), the access looks to be difficult, expecially the wiring harness, even if I splice in the new ones. Any tips on this will be appreciated! Thanks

Feb 11, 2008 | 04:27 PM

aquanaut20

Cargo Master

Joined: Aug 2003

Posts: 3,263

Likes: 92

From: BC Canada

Yes they are tough to get at, but undo the harness up to the plug and use a box wrench to remove the O2's... yes the instructions say use the correct socket....but! P

Feb 11, 2008 | 11:04 PM

caseys

Posting Guru

Joined: Dec 2003

Posts: 1,951

Likes: 7

From: pacific northwest

I read that on the 1996 the front O2s can be accessed by an panel that is under the center console...making them reachable from inside. Just a thought.

Feb 11, 2008 | 11:12 PM

aquanaut20

Cargo Master

Joined: Aug 2003

Posts: 3,263

Likes: 92

From: BC Canada

Quote:

Originally Posted by caseys

I read that on the 1996 the front O2s can be accessed by an panel that is under the center console...making them reachable from inside. Just a thought.

That would be nice, but he says he has a 98, and my 97 has no secret trap doors