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Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Service and Repair



Mass Air Flow Sensor (205)

To remove

IMPORTANT: Take care when releasing the locking mechanism on the connector so as not to damage the connector. Pull the halves straight apart to avoid bending the pins. For further information regarding connectors, refer to Connectors, handling and inspection.

1. Remove the bolts holding the intake manifold to the radiator member.
2. Detach the connector.





3. Detach the hose clips and remove the mass air flow sensor.

To fit
1. Fit the mass air flow sensor and tighten the hose clips.

IMPORTANT: Take care when plugging in the connector so as not to damage or press out the pins/sleeves in the connector. For further information regarding connectors, refer to Connectors, handling and inspection.





2. Plug in the connector.
3. Fit the bolts holding the intake manifold to the radiator member.