TPS removal?

[explorer4.0]

How do you remove it (SOHC)? The screws on mine are on sooo tight! I cant budge them! Im affraid of stripping the screws...

Any suggestions?

Thanks

 

[dmac0923]

if youve never removed the screws they probably have some locktite on them from the factory.

also make sure your using the right tool. i believe the TPS might use those tamper proof torx screws with the little nub in the middle that require a special torx socket

 

[Cobraguy]

Use a small propane torch...like used for soldering...and heat the bolt. That will release the loctite for you.