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I have a MAF sensor I want to change...anyone know what size Torx wrench I need to buy to change it?
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Tighten firmly

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Thanks...is there a torque setting that I need to torque the bolt to or do I just make sure it is tightened firmly?
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Use standard screws

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When you replace it, you can use standard screws.
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I have a MAF sensor I want to change...anyone know what size Torx wrench I need to buy to change it?
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Tighten firmly

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Thanks...is there a torque setting that I need to torque the bolt to or do I just make sure it is tightened firmly?
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Use standard screws

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When you replace it, you can use standard screws.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

I have a MAF sensor I want to change...anyone know what size Torx wrench I need to buy to change it? Thanks

POST 2Original post

T-20 anti tamper. The torx bit should have a hole in the end. Jeff

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Thanks...is there a torque setting that I need to torque the bolt to or do I just make sure it is tightened firmly? Thanks again!

POST 4Original post

I could not find a torque spec in the 996 shop manual - but that does not mean it is not in there somewhere. In the Boxster shop manual it is 2-3 foot pounds. Can't believe there is a spec for those little screws, and I doubt anyone had a wrench that will go dowm that small. Just snug them up. Jeff

POST 5Original post

What I did was dremel the end of a standard torx driver so the little nib fit into it.

POST 6Original post

For others, I have a set of various style 'tamper proof' bits. The front ones are the torx ones in the set. Jeff

POST 7Original post

any decent car store should sell the tamper proof torx.

POST 8Original post

Alternatively, take a pair of small vice-grip pliers and you can get these tamper-proof torx screws off the MAFS. I did it just last week. When you replace it, you can use standard screws. vty, --Dennis

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