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felixbed · 08-28-2009, 07:33 PM

Got my DT shorty headers in and I am trying to develop a plan to put them in. I need to disconnect the O2 sensor but I cannot for the life of me figure out how to get that clip open up there between the firewall and the engine. Haven't looked at the rear sensors yet. I can barely get a hand down there let alone try to pop the retaining clip out. Do you pop that harness off the block or does this require some special talent or tool that I do not have? Just don't want to break something and have a dead ss in the driveway. This didn't seem as though it was supposed to be difficult but that clip has it in for me.
Thanks for any tips.

TeddyP25 · 08-28-2009, 07:49 PM

Pop it off the block, that what i did and reattach somewhere safe

CWI · 08-28-2009, 10:15 PM

On the lower ones I used a pair of neelde nose to squeeze the retainer together to get it out. On the uppers I broke the retainer on the passenger side. It clipped back on pretty solid so I don't think it will come loose just because the retainer is missing, if it does there are a lot of things to put in that little hole in place of the retainer. If you want pureness get new ones from GM. They are still a bitch to get back in place.

BITCHIN CAMARO · 08-29-2009, 01:59 AM

You don't have to disconnect the o2 sensors, just installed mine yesterday.

felixbed · 08-29-2009, 02:01 PM

Thanks everyone for the tips. I have a curved pair of hemostats that should work well up there at the block to unlock them.

08-28-2009, 07:33 PM	#1
felixbed Drives: 2010 victory red ss Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new jersey Posts: 19	Header installation Got my DT shorty headers in and I am trying to develop a plan to put them in. I need to disconnect the O2 sensor but I cannot for the life of me figure out how to get that clip open up there between the firewall and the engine. Haven't looked at the rear sensors yet. I can barely get a hand down there let alone try to pop the retaining clip out. Do you pop that harness off the block or does this require some special talent or tool that I do not have? Just don't want to break something and have a dead ss in the driveway. This didn't seem as though it was supposed to be difficult but that clip has it in for me. Thanks for any tips.

08-28-2009, 07:49 PM	#2
TeddyP25 Drives: 2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Collins Posts: 611	Pop it off the block, that what i did and reattach somewhere safe __________________ 2SS/RS CGM/BLK GFX MN6418 Stroker.785rwhp/885lbtq.50 SHOT NO2..Pfadt arms,toe links,coilovers,swaybars,end links,engine mounts,dif/sub bushings.MGWshifter.Tick LVL 3.ARH1 7/8 LT's/ARH exhaust.ADM gauges/race CAI.E-FORCE SC.8 rib IW 10%OD.LPE dual pump/module.85lb inj,custom valve covers.RMCR tune.TOOLEY RACING CAM.JRE posi kit.JRE fuel upgrade.RX MONSTER CatchCan.DSS axels/DS.Hammerhead rear, 3:73's. WYOSPEED builthttp://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115687

08-28-2009, 10:15 PM	#3
CWI Helping Build America Drives: 2010 2SS/RS,LS3 2013 Duramax 3500HD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Freeport LPG Export Posts: 3,836 View My Garage	On the lower ones I used a pair of neelde nose to squeeze the retainer together to get it out. On the uppers I broke the retainer on the passenger side. It clipped back on pretty solid so I don't think it will come loose just because the retainer is missing, if it does there are a lot of things to put in that little hole in place of the retainer. If you want pureness get new ones from GM. They are still a bitch to get back in place. __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "Holy shit, what a ride!"

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08-29-2009, 01:59 AM	#4
BITCHIN CAMARO Drives: 2010 Camaro RS SS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 194	You don't have to disconnect the o2 sensors, just installed mine yesterday.

08-29-2009, 02:01 PM	#5
felixbed Drives: 2010 victory red ss Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new jersey Posts: 19	Thanks everyone for the tips. I have a curved pair of hemostats that should work well up there at the block to unlock them.