How to remove IAT sensor?

GToddyT5

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My check engine light had been on for a while. So I finally got the codes diagnosed (thx whoever on here did that for me). Apparently my Intake Air Temp (ACT) sensor was bad. So today I went and picked up a new one at Advance. I get home to replace it and look under the tube right before my MAF, after the intercooler and find the spot for the sensor. It looks like the wires were cut. So I find the spot in the harness for it, and lo and behold, there is the rest of the sensor. It had broken off (for some reason it was plastic). So now I have half the sensor stuck in my intake tube (metal) and the other half broken off. Temporarily I fabbed up a spot for the new sensor. I drilled a hole in the tube between the TB and MAF and stuck it in there for now. How can I get the old IAT sensor out? I really can't reach the clamps to take off the intake tube w/o removing the fender or getting under the car (it's like 90 degrees here everyday).
 
Can you get 90* bend pliers on the sensor piece that's left?

If you have a pic of your set-up, post it up so folks can see what you're seeing.

Good luck.