# 99 escort - Tools for maf sensor

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-escort-tools-for-maf-sensor/6300>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [October 22, 2007, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-escort-tools-for-maf-sensor/6300 "2007-10-22T19:04:06Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![FshrKing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@FshrKing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FshrKing)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2007, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-escort-tools-for-maf-sensor/6300/1 "2007-10-22T19:04:06Z")

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I took everything apart except for the sensor. How do I get the proper tool to remove the two screws?

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**Author:** ![FshrKing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@FshrKing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FshrKing)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2007, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-escort-tools-for-maf-sensor/6300/2 "2007-10-22T19:06:56Z")

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Here’s a picture of the two screws

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**Author:** ![AlanY](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/f4b2a3/32.png) [@AlanY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AlanY)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2007, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-escort-tools-for-maf-sensor/6300/3 "2007-10-22T20:04:59Z")

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Those fasteners appear to be tamper proof torx. They have a projection in the middle that prevents a normal torx bit from fitting. Most major tool brands offer these socket bits in various sizes including Sears Craftsman.

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**Author:** ![cappy208](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cappy208/32/31_2.png) [@cappy208](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cappy208)\
**Post date:** [October 23, 2007, 12:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/99-escort-tools-for-maf-sensor/6300/4 "2007-10-23T00:51:47Z")

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why dont you just go and buy a new MAF?