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Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Service and Repair

Mass Air Flow Sensor:






CAUTION: The Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor is a calibrated unit. Service hot wire engine element and housing as a complete assembly.

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

2. Remove air cleaner outlet tube.

3. Remove engine air intake resonator attached to the MAF sensor.

4. Disconnect electrical connector from MAF sensor.

5. Remove four retaining bolts.

6. Carefully remove MAF sensor, discard gasket.

INSTALLATION

1. Position MAF sensor with new gasket onto air cleaner cover.

2. Install four retaining bolts, tighten to 3.5 Nm (25 in lb).

3. Install air cleaner outlet tube.

4. Connect electrical connector to MAF sensor.

5. Connect battery ground cable.

6. Start engine and check for vacuum leaks.