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Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Service and Repair

Mass Air Flow (MAF) and Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor Removal and Installation

Reference: Mass Air Flow (MAF) and Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor On-Vehicle Inspection

CAUTION:
- Do not disassemble MAF and IAT sensor.
- Do not expose MAF and IAT sensor to any shock.
- Do not clean MAF and IAT sensor.
- If MAF and IAT sensor has been dropped, it should be replaced.
- Do not blow compressed air by using air gun or the like.
- Do not put finger or any other object into MAF and IAT sensor. Malfunction may occur.


REMOVAL
1. Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2. Disconnect MAF and IAT sensor connector.
3. Remove MAF and IAT sensor (1) from air cleaner case.






INSTALLATION
Reverse removal procedure noting the followings.
- Tighten MAF and IAT sensor screws to specified torque.

Tightening torque
MAF and IAT Sensor screw (a): 1.5 N.m (0.15 kg.m, 1.1 lbf.ft)






- Connect MAF and IAT sensor connector securely.