1998 Honda Accord Stuck vehicle speed sensor

Tiny
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  • 1998 HONDA ACCORD
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 120,000 MILES
I am trying to replace my vehicle speed sensor. The one bolt securing it has been removed. Tried pulling on the sensor but won't budge from the housing. It spins within the housing as much as the arm will allow. Did I miss a step for removing this thing? I also tried putting it in all the different gears but no luck. Please help.
Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 AT 2:40 PM

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Tiny
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Squirt some penetrating oil around it and if you can use pliers then wiggle it and twist and pull up at same time.
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Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 AT 4:15 PM
Tiny
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WD-40 okay?
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Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 AT 5:18 PM
Tiny
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Sure
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Friday, October 3rd, 2014 AT 6:11 AM
Tiny
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You might try it when the car is cold as well not hot or warm.
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Friday, October 3rd, 2014 AT 6:11 AM
Tiny
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Thanks you for your help, I got it out. I squirted some WD-40 and twisted and pulled but no movement. I then put a flat heat screwdriver beneath the arm nearest the body and gently pryed it up. The arm rib cracked a bit but it finally popped out.
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Friday, October 3rd, 2014 AT 9:11 AM

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