Exhaust Temperature Sensor: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Subaru Baja. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the joint pipe. Refer to REMOVAL , Joint Pipe.
Apply SUBARU CRC or its equivalent to the threaded portion of exhaust temperature sensor, and leave it for one minute or more.
SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003)
Remove the exhaust temperature sensor.

CAUTION: When removing the exhaust temperature sensor, wait until joint pipe cools, otherwise it will damage exhaust pipe.

Fig 2: Removing Exhaust Temperature Sensor

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