In article <aqphovk7i75ntk7cqb5m7uet99tjjpgqbc@4ax.com>, George Macdonald
<fammacd=!SPAM^nothanks@tellurian.com> wrote:

> >Same situation with my sister's 99 CRV. Not a big deal though. Followed
> >the 02 sensor wire and removed the rubber grommet. Pulled the wires three
> >or four inches and the connector was right there. Disconnected and pulled
> >through the top shield hole. Piece of cake. The shields were about $42.00
> >each and included replacement bolts...I'm sure you don't need to removed
> >the 02 sensor. Try to find the connector behind the rubber grommet... It's
> >in there...
>
> Apparently not the "same situation" as a CR-V or you did not follow my
> reasoning. There is insufficient clearance between the catalytic converter
> and body to get the heatshield over the stem of the O2 sensor... thus the
> need to drop the converter. As also mentioned, pulling the wiring is easy.

Duly noted. I thought you could lift, then kind of rotate the top shield
and remove. Apparently not. I guess a partial disassembly of the exhaust
system or 02 sensor removal is in order unfortunately...The shop manual
was not much help either, I suppose...There was no problem doing the CR-V.
Didn't even have to jack up since it sits up high ...You might call a
dealer and pick someone's brain about any helpful tips...You never
know...Good Luck

--
Mike