Stuck screw on map sensor

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Old May 23, 2017 | 03:57 PM
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Stuck screw on map sensor

Hey ive been trying to remove the map sensor for something but i cant remove the screw above it. I cant heat it with a torch or it would burn the sensor. Ive been spraying pb blaster (penetrating oil) for about 3 days and its still stuck. The screw is also starting to get stripped. I thought about buying this impact screwdriver
https://www.amazon.ca/TEKTON-2910-2-Inch-Manual-7-Piece/dp/B000NPUJYE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495572916&sr=8-1&keywords=impact+screwdriver https://www.amazon.ca/TEKTON-2910-2-Inch-Manual-7-Piece/dp/B000NPUJYE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495572916&sr=8-1&keywords=impact+screwdriver
but im not sure if it has the correct size for such a small screw. Can you guys recommend any other alternatives? Thx !
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Old May 23, 2017 | 04:45 PM
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If you have a dermal, cut lengthwise across the screw deep enough to fit a large flat head screwdriver and give it the beans. Afterward, buy new appropriate sized phillips head at hardware store if desired.

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Old May 23, 2017 | 07:31 PM
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use a small hammer and TAP (yes TAP not hammer the shit out of it) on top of the screw driver and slowly turn the screw driver.
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Old May 24, 2017 | 04:31 AM
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Get a big screw driver with more leverge, you'll be surprised how something as basic as a screw driver can help. If that fails, grab some vise grips (and new screws) as that never fails. Vise grips are my go to for rounded bits.
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