Exhaust Temperature Sensor: Removal

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Disconnect the ground cable from battery.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Ground Cable From Battery
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Remove the joint pipe. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Joint Pipe. >
Apply spray type lubricant or its equivalent to the threaded portion of exhaust temperature sensor, and leave it for one minute or more.
Remove the exhaust temperature sensor.

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

Fig 2: Removing Exhaust Temperature Sensor

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