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Jay23 · 05-23-2012, 06:57 PM

Ok so I'm probly just dumb, I have searched but can't seem to find pics. Looking down in the engine, I see the o2 cables, do I disconnect at the cat itself? Or am I disconnecting where the cable plugs into the motor, with the blue tabs/green tab?

Looks like trying to get the the senso on the cat would be impossible with out little baby hands

RichGreene · 05-23-2012, 07:05 PM

Unclip to the motor'

smokescreen · 05-23-2012, 07:11 PM

+1 on unclupping at the motor...be sure to take the safety piece off first before trying to disconnect the sensor

Zman12 · 05-23-2012, 07:16 PM

Are you removing the cats and tunning?

Synner · 05-23-2012, 07:43 PM

I sprayed the 02 sensor with PB blaster for 2 days before I did the install. Unclipped the wires, took everything out, and then got the sensors out of the pipes with it sitting on the floor. All 4 came out with no issues.

Jay23 · 05-23-2012, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Zman12

Are you removing the cats and tunning?

No I bought some solo high flo's.

Jay23 · 05-23-2012, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Synner

I sprayed the 02 sensor with PB blaster for 2 days before I did the install. Unclipped the wires, took everything out, and then got the sensors out of the pipes with it sitting on the floor. All 4 came out with no issues.

Ok cool, that's what I needed!

Jay23 · 05-23-2012, 10:40 PM

Another question, solos directions say to install the cats then put the o2 sensors in, why not install the o2 sensors before installing the cats, sure seems like that would be easier, are they just worried about damaging during install?

Zman12 · 05-24-2012, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay23

Another question, solos directions say to install the cats then put the o2 sensors in, why not install the o2 sensors before installing the cats, sure seems like that would be easier, are they just worried about damaging during install?

I would think they just don't want you banging them around during install.

justa25thTA · 05-24-2012, 08:33 AM

definately install the O2's into the cats off of the car.

IndeedSS1 · 05-24-2012, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by justa25thTA

definately install the O2's into the cats off of the car.

This.

Jay23 · 05-24-2012, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Zman12

I would think they just don't want you banging them around during install.

That's what I am thinking, guess I will do it while they are off.

05-23-2012, 06:57 PM	#1
Jay23 Drives: 2012 2SS 45th, 2007 VRSCDX Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Olathe KS Posts: 298	Help removing old cats...please!!! Ok so I'm probly just dumb, I have searched but can't seem to find pics. Looking down in the engine, I see the o2 cables, do I disconnect at the cat itself? Or am I disconnecting where the cable plugs into the motor, with the blue tabs/green tab? Looks like trying to get the the senso on the cat would be impossible with out little baby hands __________________ 2012 45th Anniversary SS - Borla S Catback, Halltech CAI, Ported TB, Solo High Flows - More to come.....

05-23-2012, 07:11 PM	#3
smokescreen Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stafford, Va Posts: 188 View My Garage	+1 on unclupping at the motor...be sure to take the safety piece off first before trying to disconnect the sensor __________________ Patience is not a virtue, it is a waste of time.

05-23-2012, 07:16 PM	#4
Zman12 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Gardner,Ks Posts: 491	Are you removing the cats and tunning? __________________ Whipple,custom cam,CAI,Kooks,Pedders and PFADT 626RWHP 549TQ ..

05-23-2012, 10:40 PM	#8
Jay23 Drives: 2012 2SS 45th, 2007 VRSCDX Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Olathe KS Posts: 298	Another question, solos directions say to install the cats then put the o2 sensors in, why not install the o2 sensors before installing the cats, sure seems like that would be easier, are they just worried about damaging during install? __________________ 2012 45th Anniversary SS - Borla S Catback, Halltech CAI, Ported TB, Solo High Flows - More to come.....

05-24-2012, 08:33 AM	#10
justa25thTA Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,553	definately install the O2's into the cats off of the car. __________________ Yeah, I'll get around to it...

05-23-2012, 07:05 PM	#2
RichGreene Account Suspended Drives: 2011 1SS M6 Green 1993 Custom Eldo Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 982	Unclip to the motor'

05-23-2012, 07:43 PM	#5
Synner Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sandbox Posts: 2,209	I sprayed the 02 sensor with PB blaster for 2 days before I did the install. Unclipped the wires, took everything out, and then got the sensors out of the pipes with it sitting on the floor. All 4 came out with no issues.