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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 11:11 AM
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CPS replacement

2001 F250, 7.3 2 wheel drive.
What tools are needed to replace new CPS? I carry a spare but forgot what tools to take other than a throw rug and flashlight.
Thanks, Marvin
PS, I bought a new Gray one from ford. 31dollars.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2018 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by GA_Boy
2001 F250, 7.3 2 wheel drive.
What tools are needed to replace new CPS? I carry a spare but forgot what tools to take other than a throw rug and flashlight.
Thanks, Marvin
PS, I bought a new Gray one from ford. 31dollars.
Wrong forum, but a 10mm box end wrench or socket w/ratchet usually does the trick.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2018 | 09:30 AM
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OP... Your in the right forum. 10mm socket with 3in extension. Just replaced mine
 
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Old Jan 14, 2018 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by GA_Boy
2001 F250, 7.3 2 wheel drive.
What tools are needed to replace new CPS? I carry a spare but forgot what tools to take other than a throw rug and flashlight.
Thanks, Marvin
PS, I bought a new Gray one from ford. 31dollars.
I'm guessing someone moved your thread for you. 10mm socket.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2018 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by timmyboy76
OP... Your in the right forum. 10mm socket with 3in extension. Just replaced mine
it was originally in the IDI forums.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2018 | 05:49 PM
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Thanks everyone. I guess I posted in the wrong forum at first.
Marvin
 
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Old Jan 15, 2018 | 08:36 PM
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Don't you need a small screwdriver to pry the old one out with?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2018 | 11:10 AM
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"Don't you need a small screwdriver to pry the old one out with?"

I didn't need to. It's just an O-ring on the sensor and the hold down bracket of course. If it's caked with grease/dirt - ??
 
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Old Jan 16, 2018 | 11:25 AM
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What they said ^^^^
I keep a box wrench and a small screwdriver to help it get past the o-ring indent. I also use the screw driver to help pry a little to disconnect the harness.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2018 | 12:10 PM
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The bracket pivots so you should be able to start the sensor out by pulling on the bracket. A screwdriver can be handy for the connector especially if the block is hot. I try to only use my hands on the sensor so I don't damage anything removing or installing.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2018 | 07:26 PM
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I got it now, thanks everyone.
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