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Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Service and Repair



MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)/INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield.
2. Disconnect the MAF/IAT sensor electrical connector (2).

IMPORTANT: The intake air temperature (IAT) sensor and the mass air flow (MAF) sensor are combined as one sensor.

3. Loosen the air cleaner intake duct clamps.
4. Remove the air cleaner intake duct from the air cleaner housing cover and the throttle body assembly.
5. Remove the MAF/IAT sensor from the air cleaner intake duct.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the MAF/IAT sensor to the air cleaner intake duct.
2. Install the air cleaner intake duct to the air cleaner housing cover and the throttle body assembly.
3. Tighten the air cleaner intake duct clamp screws.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the duct clamps to 3 N.m (27 lb in).

4. Connect the MAF/IAT sensor electrical connector.
5. Install the fuel injector sight shield.