Removal of o2 sensor in manifold?

[MNBodyMan]

I need to remove my front o2 sensor that is in the passenger side exhaust manifold. I can't for the life of me figure out how to get it out. Is there a special socket that will get down in there yet fit around the wire? I can't fit a wrench in there for sure. I'm confused? Do i have to take off the heat shields? Thanks.

[apodWRX]

02 Sensor Socket? I have read plenty of people talk about it. Do a quick search and see what comes up.

[bdoug]

Originally posted by apodWRX
02 Sensor Socket?

Yep, that's it.

MNBodyMan, you can buy them at any auto parts store. Some stores (Auto Zone) will let you borrow them.

You can't remove the heat sheilds until you remove the O2 sensor.

Looks like this

[MNBodyMan]

Thank you very much. I'll go pick one up.