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Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Service and Repair

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

CAUTION: When servicing MAF and IAT sensor, be sure to observe the following items.
- Do not disassemble MAF and IAT sensor.
- Do not expose MAF and IAT sensor to any shock. If it has been dropped, it should be replaced.
- Do not clean MAF and IAT sensor.
- Do not blow compressed air using air gun or the like.
- Do not put finger or any other object into MAF and IAT sensor.


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







Installation
Reverse removal procedure noting the following.
- Tighten MAF and IAT sensor screws (1) to specified torque.

Tightening torque
MAF and IAT sensor screw (a): 1.2 N.m (0.12 Kg-m, 0.9 lbf-ft)