Mass Air Flow Meter: Removal: Removal

REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER RH . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 1
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
WARNING: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

NOTE: After the engine switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
REMOVE V-BANK COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY See step 3
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY LH
1. Disconnect the MAF meter connector.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying MAF Meter Connector And Clamps
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2. Remove the 2 clamps, loosen the hose clamp and remove the air cleaner cap LH.
REMOVE AIR CLEANER CAP SUB-ASSEMBLY RH
1. Disconnect the MAF meter connector.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying MAF Meter Connector And Clamps
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2. Remove the 2 clamps, loosen the hose clamp and remove the air cleaner cap RH.
REMOVE MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Bank 1)
1. Remove the 2 screws and MAF meter.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying MAF Meter Screws
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REMOVE MASS AIR FLOW METER SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Bank 2)
1. Remove the 2 screws and MAF meter.
  
  Fig 4: Identifying MAF Meter Screws
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