Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Service and Repair

Volume Air Flow (VAF) Meter:

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect negative battery cable.

NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the adaptive strategy.

2. Disconnect primary and secondary ignition wires from ignition coil.

3. Loosen screw type hose clamp. Remove air cleaner outlet tube from volume air flow sensor.

4. Remove retaining bolt and ground wire from air cleaner cover.

5. Remove air cleaner cover retaining bolts.

6. Remove air cleaner cover.

7. Remove volume air flow sensor retaining nuts from inside air cleaner cover.

8. Remove volume air flow sensor.

INSTALLATION

1. Position volume air flow sensor onto air cleaner cover and install retaining nuts securely.

2. Position air cleaner cover and install retaining bolts. Tighten retaining bolts to 6-11 Nm (4.5-8 lb ft).

3. Install ground wire with retaining bolt.

4. Install air duct and secure with clamp. Tighten screw type clamp to 2.5-3.5 Nm (22-31 lb in).

5. Connect coil primary and secondary wires.

6. Connect negative battery cable.