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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 02:58 PM
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Unhappy Socket to remove IAT sensor

What's the secret to taking out the fastener that holds the IAT sensor in? I have inverted torx sockets, 10 is too big and 8 is too small. What am I not getting here? Thanks.
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 03:09 PM
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Try a 9
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 03:16 PM
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Try a 9
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 03:31 PM
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I've always used just a regular socket on it and managed to get it on and off
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 03:40 PM
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Try a 9
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Old Aug 24, 2015 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by blueLNFftw
Try a 9

Heavy sigh. Please direct me to anyone who makes one.
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Old Aug 26, 2015 | 11:43 AM
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They make E9
E9 Drive Sockets and Adapters Datasheets | IHS Engineering360


Pound the E8 on there or try 1/4" 12 point.
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Old Aug 26, 2015 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by blueLNFftw
They make E9
E9 Drive Sockets and Adapters Datasheets | IHS Engineering360


Pound the E8 on there or try 1/4" 12 point.
This.

I used the 1/4" 12 point. Worked great for me back in the day.
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Old Aug 26, 2015 | 02:31 PM
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use an allen wrench
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