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Exhaust Temperature Sensor: Removal

  1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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  2. Remove the joint pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Joint Pipe . >
  3. Apply SUBARU CRC or its equivalent to the threaded portion of exhaust temperature sensor, and leave it for 1 minute or more.
    1. SUBARU CRC (Part No. 004301003) 
  4. Remove the exhaust temperature sensor.
    CAUTION: When Identifying the exhaust temperature sensor, wait until the exhaust pipe cools, otherwise it will damage exhaust pipe.
    Fig 2: Identifying Exhaust Temperature Sensor
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