how to get o2 sensor out with out taking off housing

[sherloc123]

i can get a wrench on the sensor. is there any way to get it out with out having to take the housing off? i started to undo the bolts and one got hard to turn out of no where and i didnt feel like snapping it off in my turbo. any other ways?

 

[xcelr8n]

o2 socket, specially designed for this job...

 

[steve]

That's what I use, available at finer auto stores everywhere.

Steve