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Old Apr 6, 2017 | 09:36 PM
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Getting ready to install a Fatcat on my Fatboy S. do the o2 sensors need to be disconnected or can the be removed from the pipes after loosening the stock exhaust and installed before tightening the new down? I understand the rear o2 connector is a PITA to access.
 
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You can unplug the O2 sensors and remove them with the exhaust. Install them into new exhaust, mount exhaust and plug back in.
 
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Yeah but how hard is the rear plug to get out? My worry is that I get to that sucker and I'll be stuck. I watched a video with a softail slim and the rear o2 connector was under the seat. Then I watched a video with a fatboy and the rear was under the oil tank with no easy way to access it.
 
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remove seat, remove battery, unplug O2 sensor and pull it out from under oil tank, install by reversing the order!
 
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remove seat, remove battery, unplug O2 sensor and pull it out from under oil tank, install by reversing the order!
Exactly how I did it. Too easy...
 
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Roger that, guys. Thanks!
 
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Removing the rear sensor really isn't hard at all. Just take your time and go one step at a time.
 
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Fatcat is installed. Rear o2 sensor was under the seat at the front of the battery box and was no problem at all. That Fatcat is super loud and I'm lovin it.
 
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When you put the o2 sensors back in remember to use anti seize that is o2 sensor compatible
 
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