Sorry to waste the bandwidth, but I finally managed to replace my HO2S11 to remedy P1131:
  • Put car up on ramps (mainly for insurance...All operations were done from above except as noted).
  • Removed coil pack.
  • Unplugged sensor.
  • Put sensor socket on sensor, then 3/8" U-joint, then 3" extension, then 3/8" ratchet drive.
  • Put cheater bar (16" long galvanized pipe) over handle of ratchet.
  • Broke sensor loose! Glory Be! laugh
  • Started threading new sensor on by hand (this was far easier from beneath the car).
  • Put socket, etc. back on, and torque sensor down.
  • Plug sensor back in, reinstall coil pack, make sure no sockets left under hood. smile
  • Reset the PCM.
  • Drive with fingers crossed for the next few drive cycles!


I'll update the story once I know the CEL won't come back on... 'Til then, I'll be praying to the god of EEC-V... eek


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Garrick
Silver E0, #3895 of 6535, built 10/2/97
She's stock. Why mess with a good thing? laugh