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2004 v70 ECT sensor tool

Help, Advice, Owners' Discussion and DIY Tutorials on Volvo's stylish, distinctive P2 platform cars sold as model years 2001-2007 (North American market year designations).

2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
2004 - 2007 V70 R

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2004 v70 ECT sensor tool

Post by jonesg »

I just ordered a new ect sensor, reading the procedure in vida it says I need volvo special tool 951 2885,
It looks like a 19 mm deep socket, can i just use a deep socket ?

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Yes,

But you need a thin 19-mm socket.
I mentioned this in the Tstat DIY in forum:

viewtopic.php?t=79031
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Post by jonesg »

cn90 wrote: 07 Dec 2023, 17:08 Yes,

But you need a thin 19-mm socket.
I mentioned this in the Tstat DIY in forum:

viewtopic.php?t=79031
i have a deep chrome 19mm , looks like it should fit.
it doesn't look as tight a squeeze as i thought.

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