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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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tool needed to remove the maf
where can i get the torx style tool to remove the maf sensor? I am looking to remove it to clean it... does home depot carry the type of torx tool..or any auto parts store.. what size do I ask for? thanks in advance
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 05:53 PM
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Torx 20 tamper proof....Some on n Ebay and there is a good thread about it.... https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...-cleaning.html
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 06:25 PM
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I think it was called security torx. You're going to have to buy a whole bit set to get it at lowes / Home Depot. I got mine at harbor freight- they had a few sets with them
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 07:29 PM
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Nah...just buy one...or a couple extras...

http://cgi.ebay.com/T20-Torx-Securit...efaultDomain_0
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 08:08 PM
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they have them individually at Ace Hardware
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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...and once you get them out, put a philips screw back in...
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 10:22 PM
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you can get them at sears, ace hardware or autoparts store. tamper proof/security torx screw.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2010 | 10:24 PM
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You might as well get a whole set... It's the MAF "this" time; You'll need the others soon enough...
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 02:49 AM
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Locally Harbor Freight would have them comes in a whole set.
33 Piece Set $5
100 Piece Set $8
 
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Old Aug 22, 2010 | 07:16 AM
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