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Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Service and Repair




REPLACING THE MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR




Removing the mass air flow (MAF) sensor
Remove the pipe between the air cleaner (ACL) and the turbo / throttle body at the mass air flow (MAF) sensor.
Disconnect the connector from mass air flow (MAF) sensor.
Remove the screws holding the mass air flow (MAF) sensor to the air cleaner (ACL) cover.
Pull and work the mass air flow (MAF) sensor loose from the air cleaner (ACL) cover.


Installing the mass air flow (MAF) sensor

Note! Apply water to the O-ring in the air cleaner (ACL) cover to facilitate installation of the mass air flow (MAF) sensor.

Install the new mass air flow (MAF) sensor.
Press the mass air flow (MAF) sensor into place.
Install the screws. Tighten.
Install the pipe on the mass air flow (MAF) sensor.
Connect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor connector.