[ae1969]

A lubricating spray would be nice............some gunk builds up for sure.

You are right to becarefull with the bracket. It can and will break. But usually it will hold up well unless you really start prying at it. Spray the edges with a lubricating spray....let it soak in....twist a little ...etc.

Take your time and it will come out.

The only times I have seen real problems if the sensor has actually been hit (debris) from the inside. Bends the sensor just enough to keep it nicely wedged in.

If you have not disturbed the locking bolt the sensor should go back in at the clearance of the old one. So bolt up and plug in. Be very carefull with the plugs coming from the harness they can easily disintegrate in your hands! Plastic harness plugs on these cars are brutal. I had to rebuild one of my entire harnesses because of corrosion at the sensor plugs.

Good luck.