O2 Sensor

MustangMatt96GT · May 5th, 2007, 07:49 PM

I figured that because this is the modular section it might be easier to get an answer thanks!

I am installing an O2 sensor on my moms 98 Expedition with the 5.4. I have gotten the old one out and unpluged. I unplugged it by using two screw drivers and using them to press the tab on the connector while I used the other to pry the other part of the connector loose. I have also installed the new sensor, but cannot get it plugged back in. By the way this is sensor 1 on the bank 2. (Passenger side closest to the header.) Does anybody have any tricks on pluging in the sensor? I have the inner wheel well out for easier access, but cant seem to get it plugged in. Thanks for your help!

Casper98GT · May 5th, 2007, 07:56 PM

i just reach with my hand. and snap it back in i have never had problems. And i dont have skinny arms either..

HMUSN · May 5th, 2007, 07:57 PM

it won't fit or it won't reach?

Casper98GT · May 5th, 2007, 07:59 PM

its not it wont reach or fit, you just have to squeeze where its located.

HMUSN · May 5th, 2007, 07:59 PM

it's possible that you might have bought the wrong -2 sensor.

like you bought one for the rear instead of the front... the wires are different lenghts.

MustangMatt96GT · May 5th, 2007, 08:02 PM

The area its in is just to small for me! I guess maybe if I plug it in and then install it I might have better luck. And I did buy one with a longer cord, but Advanced Auto said that that would be find as long as I dont let it touch the exhaust! Matt do you have it in its bung when you snap it in or do you do that after its snaped in? Thanks

MustangMatt96GT · May 5th, 2007, 08:48 PM

Anybody have any more ideas?

MustangMatt96GT · May 6th, 2007, 12:51 AM

I finally got it connected and it runs well! Damn these large hands!

Casper98GT · May 6th, 2007, 01:17 AM

haha, good thing. You always thread them in because if not you are gonna curl the wires

MustangMatt96GT · May 6th, 2007, 01:19 AM

Yeah thats what I thought! I some how figured how to twist my hands in there and get our long 2 foot screw driver upthere and press it in while i twisted it a little with my hand to get it to line up!

May 5th, 2007, 07:49 PM	#1
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,692 iTrader: 3 reviews	O2 Sensor I figured that because this is the modular section it might be easier to get an answer thanks! I am installing an O2 sensor on my moms 98 Expedition with the 5.4. I have gotten the old one out and unpluged. I unplugged it by using two screw drivers and using them to press the tab on the connector while I used the other to pry the other part of the connector loose. I have also installed the new sensor, but cannot get it plugged back in. By the way this is sensor 1 on the bank 2. (Passenger side closest to the header.) Does anybody have any tricks on pluging in the sensor? I have the inner wheel well out for easier access, but cant seem to get it plugged in. Thanks for your help! __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

May 5th, 2007, 07:56 PM	#2
Casper98GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW HAMPSHIRE Posts: 2,393 iTrader: 0 reviews	i just reach with my hand. and snap it back in i have never had problems. And i dont have skinny arms either.. __________________ 91 LX, 5spd. Ex:Toyota/Ford tech Marine Machinery Technician, Department of Defense.

May 5th, 2007, 07:57 PM	#3
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	it won't fit or it won't reach? __________________

May 5th, 2007, 07:59 PM	#4
Casper98GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW HAMPSHIRE Posts: 2,393 iTrader: 0 reviews	its not it wont reach or fit, you just have to squeeze where its located. __________________ 91 LX, 5spd. Ex:Toyota/Ford tech Marine Machinery Technician, Department of Defense.

May 5th, 2007, 07:59 PM	#5
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	it's possible that you might have bought the wrong -2 sensor. like you bought one for the rear instead of the front... the wires are different lenghts. __________________

May 5th, 2007, 08:02 PM	#6
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,692 iTrader: 3 reviews	The area its in is just to small for me! I guess maybe if I plug it in and then install it I might have better luck. And I did buy one with a longer cord, but Advanced Auto said that that would be find as long as I dont let it touch the exhaust! Matt do you have it in its bung when you snap it in or do you do that after its snaped in? Thanks __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

May 5th, 2007, 08:48 PM	#7
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,692 iTrader: 3 reviews	Anybody have any more ideas? __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

May 6th, 2007, 12:51 AM	#8
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,692 iTrader: 3 reviews	I finally got it connected and it runs well! Damn these large hands! __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

May 6th, 2007, 01:17 AM	#9
Casper98GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW HAMPSHIRE Posts: 2,393 iTrader: 0 reviews	haha, good thing. You always thread them in because if not you are gonna curl the wires __________________ 91 LX, 5spd. Ex:Toyota/Ford tech Marine Machinery Technician, Department of Defense.

May 6th, 2007, 01:19 AM	#10
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,692 iTrader: 3 reviews	Yeah thats what I thought! I some how figured how to twist my hands in there and get our long 2 foot screw driver upthere and press it in while i twisted it a little with my hand to get it to line up! __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

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