Manifold Air Flow (MAF) Sensor: Removal
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the engine cover. Grasp both corners of the engine cover, and pull up firmly.
- Disconnect the MAF/IAT harness connector (1).
- Remove the vent hose (2).
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- Disengage the lock ring (1) that attaches the MAF to the intake by inserting a suitable tool into the locking ring (1) and moving the tabs on the intake (2) away from their locked position.
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- Press the locking tab (1) on the bottom right of the MAF down with a suitable tool unlocking it from the intake. Press the locking tab on the upper left of the MAF upward with a suitable tool, unlocking it from the intake manifold.
- Remove the MAF from the intake manifold.
- Inspect the sealing ring and replace if necessary.
- Inspect the sealing ring between the air inlet and the MAF and replace if necessary.
- Inspect the locking tabs on the MAF and replace if necessary.