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As the title ask… how did YOU reach it? If you did a DIY. We are struggling to replace this sensor.

2016 Patriot Sport 2.4 L

Skid plate under, but tried to access from “under” at the back portion of the engine, with Jeep on lifts. Nope.

It doesn’t really seem accessible to the average person. Getting the heat shield bolts off was maddening as well. We’re determined, but just wondering if we’re missing something.

ETA: in the process, we lost a socket to the engine. For awhile we could see it. Then we couldn’t lol. Rip. Had to buy a whole new set. It’s now down their rolling around living it’s best life…