If the threads of the sensor are stripped, it must be replaced. When this happens, the threads on the exhaust are usually also damaged. These can be repaired by "chasing" them with the appropriately sized tap. Be sure to use high temp. anti-seize on the new sensor. Sensors should only be removed when the exhaust system is at operating temperature.
If the sensor is stripped you will have to replace it. If the fitting or hole it threads into is stripped it is likely you can make oversize threads and use a fitting called a bushing to repair it. Mind you I got desperate one night and epoxied one in. Its still working but if I ever have to change it I am toast.
m18x1.5 is the threading for Honda civic/del sols, and probably most other o2 sensor bungs
Cold Exhaust, warm up to ease removal. Hot Exhaust, cool down to touch. Disconnect O2 Sensor Plug. Soak threads with PB blaster & wait a bit for the stuff to work through. With the help of a O2 Sensor tool or a 22 mm(7/8") Crow Foot, remove Sensor. Clean threads on exhaust(wire brush, etc). Put anti-seize compound on the new Sensor's threads: Be very careful not to put any on the probe, just the threads! Install Sensor & torque to specs(?30 lb-ft?). Reconnect plug.
Get a nut that fits the threads on the O2 sensor, or cut the socket out of the old header and drill a hole in the new header in about the same place as the old one, weld the nut or socket over the hole and attach the O2 sensor.
To remove the sensor, turn it counter clockwise. Be sure to coat the threads with anti-seize compound when replacing.
There are three O2 sensors. Bank 1 Bank 2 and a down stream one. Make sure your changing the right one. Get an O2 sensor socket. After your rx is cooled down, spray penetrating oil on the threads of the bad sensor, let it soak, go inside and have lunch. When your done eating unclip the harness of the bad sensor. Use your O2 socket and turn out the old sensor. Apply anti-sieze to the threads of the new sensor and install it. Plug it back in.
To change the O2 sensor on a VW Passat, first ensure the engine is cool and disconnect the negative battery terminal. Locate the O2 sensor, which is usually positioned on the exhaust manifold or downstream in the exhaust system. Use a wrench or O2 sensor socket to unscrew the old sensor, then apply anti-seize compound to the threads of the new sensor before installing it. Finally, reconnect the sensor and the battery terminal to complete the process.
Disconnect the wires, and unscrew the O2 sensor. You might want some wd-40 to soak up the sensor's threads before you try to remove it.
The heated oxygen sensor, or O2 sensor is located at the exhaust system before the catalytic converter. Removal & Installation # Raise the vehicle and support it with jackstands. # Disengage the O2 sensor wiring connector and remove it using tool YA 8875, or its equivalent. # Inspect the threads of the new O2 sensor. Apply an anti-seize compound only if there is none visible on the threads. Be careful not to contaminate the sensor tip with any foreign compounds. # Install the sensor using tool YA 8875, or its equivalent and engage the wiring connector.
A thread chaser. Your local auto parts store can sell you one.
Disconnect the negative terminal on the battery; disconnect the sensor connection; the sensor is located in the exhaust; drowned the threads in release compound; don't even try to remove an O2 sensor without first doing this, you will stip the threads or break of the sensor; let soak for about 5 mins, then unscrew; might be necessary to heat also with a torch, clean threads in exhaust and put and antiseize compound that is sensor safe and reinstall to appropriate torque, and reconnect sensor and battery.
Unless you have a set of torches then you will never get them out. Also when you pull them out they will usually take the threads with them unless you can get it really hot.