Oxygen sensor quick question 95 Camry

[noname87]

I need to replace my oxygen sensor (the one before the front catalytic convertor) in my 95 Camry 4 cyclinder engine (not a ca model). Is this as straight forward as removing the two retaining nuts and installing a new one? The Hayes manual references a slotted socket but it appears that is not needed for the sensor I need to replace. Correct? The sensor was replaced or at least reinstalled in a new converter roughly two years ago.

Any recommendations for a replacement part?

[LynchburgCSI]

NGK OR DENSO (OEM) PARTS ONLY. NO BOSCH. And yes, it's about that simple. You might have some trouble getting it loosened, but it's fairly straight forward. I don't remember any tricks off the top of my head.

[Nervous]

Same Denso sensors (but w/o connectors) are two-three times cheaper at rockauto.com. All what you'd need to do is to transfer connector from old to new ones.

[LynchburgCSI]

^ Exactly. That's what I did for my aunt's 1MZ. If you can solder, do it.

[fenixus]

or you can get the part number (Denso OE) from:
http://www.densoaftermarket.com/cata....php?part=o2sn

and look for it on amazon, ebay, etc.. sometimes you can get the OEM one (no splicing required) at $40-50 new just like the price of universal ones from online stores.

spray the old one with PB Blaster around the thread and let it soak for 5-10 mins before you attempt removing it.

you can borrow an 3/8'' offset oxygen sensor wrench from Autozone or buy your own one cheap from Harbor Freight Tools:
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-8-eig...nch-97177.html

[Mike Gerber]

"Is this as straight forward as removing the two retaining nuts and installing a new one?"

Yes it is. The one after the cat converter requires the wrench they refer to in your Haynes manual.

Mike

[Mister_Perkins]

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/acc...ntifier=272729

Makes it easier too when installing / removing , like fenixus listed in the earlier post. You can get more leverage on it and more possibility of keeping it in-tact. Using a standard wrench, you risk stripping it

Originally Posted by Mike Gerber

"Is this as straight forward as removing the two retaining nuts and installing a new one?"

Yes it is. The one after the cat converter requires the wrench they refer to in your Haynes manual.

May want to remove that link mike

Copyright laws

[LynchburgCSI]

That link is a gray area. I'd remove it as it risks Toyota shutting down this site, but I'm not going to send out infractions for it.

[noname87]

Thanks for all the help. Replaced the sensor today. Seem to improve the acceleration. I am surprised that a broken wire on the upper oxygen sensor didn't cause the CEL to come on.