Removing engine temp sensor

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Kcwiro
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Removing engine temp sensor

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1991 subaru legacy sedan EJ22

Hey guys I have been stumbling around trying to find a thread about how you remove/replace the engine temp sensor on this legacy. I located the sensor but it is in such a tight spot nothing I have will fit in to pop it out so I can replace it. Not to mention it has the computer plug on one side of it preventing me from ust using a regular socket on it.

Can anyone post a pic of the tool I need and brief directions on how I get this guy out so I can replace it? (checked the library and didn't see any write up on it...fooie!)
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Post by Manarius »

Unplug the plug and use a standard socket on it. It may be a tight squeeze so you may need to use a regular wrench.
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Post by Kcwiro »

I'll have to see if I have a standard wrench that is that small enough to sqweeze in there. 19mm is large regardless
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Post by Splinter »

I just did mine 2 minutes ago...

19MM deep socket did the trick
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Post by entirelyturbo »

Take the PCV tree off the block. I don't know how you could do this without doing that first.
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Post by Kcwiro »

....good point... :-D it done now =) my duh moment for the day
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