O2 Sensor Removal

[LarryUCLA]

I have succesfully removed the sensor half of the O2 sensor but am having a bit of difficulty trying to unhook the electric connector.
Does this pull straight out or is there a trick to unhooking this connector?
I cannot really see the connector .. just trying to remove it by feel.
Any help would be appreciated.
thanks.
Larry

[coolguycooz]

The wire going from the 02 sensor itself goes to a little plastic connector you have to disconnect it from that that wire is part of the 02 sensor its a little plastic clip in thingy its very easy .

[LarryUCLA]

Does it pull straight out?
I don't want to break it off ....

[Gsx_hooptie]

Press the connecter, it's on a lever system. You'll hear a click, then pull. It works the same as most two electrical pieces attached to each other. If you wanted, you could check a similar electrical connection under the hood that's in better access to practice on, and figure the mechanics of.

If it's difficult to press and pull, that may be because it's dirty or old. That means press and pull harder Remember not to pull by the wires, but by the plastic connectors. Not that it's advisable, but I've resorted to using a pair of pliars to gently press down on the release tab to loosen it. Be gentle, take your time. If it won't give, get some pliars. Trust me, removing the o2 sensor from the housing is a more challenging job, if you could do that then you can do this.