Tamper-proof bit to remove the MAF sensor

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Originally Posted by N227RV

I have a 2004 Special Edition and want to check/clean the MAF sensor. On my old year 2000 Boxster I needed a T20 tamper proof Torx bit. On the 2004 SE, it appears that I need some sort of pentalob tamper proof bit. My usual strategy is to buy and try bits randomly until I get one that works, but I thought I would throw this question to the list to see if I can get the right part ...

Maybe that? I wonder why new stuff is always being invented, although there are enough type of screws for every task...

https://www.amazon.ca/Star-Torx-Security-Multifunction-Resistant/dp/B01IUCONNY?th=1

[husker boxster]

I don't remember if it was with one of my cars or a Wheeler Dealer car, but when I ran into the tamper proof torx bit on the MAF and I didn't have a set of them yet, I took a Dremel and cut a slot into the offending bolt and used a screwdriver to take it out.

Tamper proof my a$$.