Alright, need some expert help here

[Gothmog3VZ]

K guys, need some help with my 3VZ;

was going to install my "bigbird" lip, and I noticed a bulge under my front left bumper


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now, i was wondering, a) is this normal, and b)if not, what equipment runs on that side, and how big of a risk of damaging that stuff if I bend this back.

also, what sensor is this?

its the thing attached to my exhaust headers, I believe it's the o2 sensor, but not sure. car was throwing a CEL, and when I was taking off my heat shield, I noticed that the wire had lost insulation at the tip, and corroded like hell.

[Nervous]

It is an oxygen sensor, the one before catalytic converter. I bet 3VZ should have two of these, plus one more after catalytic.

[bigbird]

O2 sensor.

depending on how your mount that lip that bump wont make a difference. if you use bolts the way i always have then they will flatten that little bulge. otherwise youll have to find a way to get the bulg back to form or remove it.

[Gothmog3VZ]

k thanks guys, appreciated