So I been looking under my car just to get some ideas on deciding which dp to get. What is the best way to get your stock dp off. I have a jack at home to use and was getting some feedback and tips how to remove the dp like what tools to use, how to take off the oxygen sensor, etc. Anyone have any preferences or any ideas?

 

Best way to get it off is to unbolt it and remove it..

 

hahha.

the 3 bolts come off easy or i mean are accessible. the 4th being the top left, requires some extensions and a joint to get off.

May want to use that spray stuff that helps get off told bolts...forgot the name.

 

PB Blaster.

 

zzp and 4 jackstands, some penetrating oil, a set of sockets, and pull it off, oh yeah an o21 sensor wrench just for ease!!

 

Air tools I didnt have the elbow grease to wrestle the turbo side bolts off myself...lol..it was easy once I borrowed the compressor.
Oh and maybe some anti seize for the sensor just incase you need to take it off in the future.

 

with a lift. 10 min install/removal.

under the car took about 35-40 mins the first time I did it.

 

You don't need a O2 socket for the DP, just the front O2. 7/8" wrench works quite well.

 

I didn't say you have to.... I said for ease!

 

with the car jacked up, crawl or roll under it. unbolt the O2 sensor(s) first and then the 4 bolts up at the turbo. then undo the catback off the hanger before the rear axle, unbolt the 3 bolts from the dp to catback. undoing the catback off the hanger will allow easier access to the top bolt on the triangle flange. for installation, go in reverse order.

 

I wasn't meaning for it to sound like I was correcting you

Just letting the OP know he didnt NEED a special tool.

 

Yeah a big wrench came in handy to undo and bolt back on the o2 sensor. I used ramps btw. Still have to purchase some jackstands and a jack