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Okay so I got the P0122 DTC yesterday and my civic was running like crap after. I decided I was going to change out the TPS sensor this time instead of the actual plug. I used a chisel and hacksaw to remove the old one but the bottom screm sawed off and broke off inside the hole. There is like 4-5 inches of clearance in that area and I can't get it out without taking off the throttle body. I am trying to avoid to taking it off. Are there any suggestions that might get it out without removing the whole throttle body? Thanks!

 
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Right angle drill? Teensy-weensy right angle drill? Right angle Dremel? IDK, I can't see what you are up against, nor what you have to work with.

If you really need to drill it out, I'd say just remove the throttle body and get it over with.

Trick that sometimes helps with not ripping the gasket: Remove the bolts then smack the parting line with a screwdriver and hammer (at an angle) instead of just pulling on it.


Left-handed drill bits, maybe the piece will walk right out when the bit digs in.

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Yeah i tried using an angled sharp Phillips head and tried using the side of a hammer (all that could get room for) what the screw is stainless steel and it wouldn't work it just wouldn't bite in my dad tried a bendable drill bit with his drill and also would not work or back out will have to remove the throttle body on Tuesday and try not to mess anything up.

 
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Changed mind and fixed it last night. Tore it all apart and cleaned it, removed the screw and put it back all back together. All is well again. And it wasn't as hard as I thought it was going to be.