Can't remove old coolant sensor on my 2000 Toyota Solara

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Asked by Kcrew Sep 22, 2012 at 06:13 PM about the 2000 Toyota Camry Solara SE V6 Coupe

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Have purchased a new coolant sensor, seems easy enough, but can't depress tab to release old sensor.  Any suggestions.

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can you depress it with needle nose plyers

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Did attempt to do that, but there are is a hose in direct way of it. Can attempt that again. Once it is depressed, just pull up?

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The connetor maybe corroded, It might may a good idea to presoak the connctor with some kind of lubricant overnight.

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