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Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Service and Repair

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

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


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






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

Tightening torque
MAF & IAT sensor screw (a): 3 N.m (0.3 kg-m, 2.5 lbf-ft)