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

Fig 1: Removing /Installing Mass Air Flow/Intake Air Temperature (MAF/IAT) Sensor

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CAUTION:

• Sensing elements located in the air flow bypass are not to be tampered with.

1. Disconnect negative battery cable. See BATTERY DISCONNECT .
2. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector.
   Fig 2: Disconnecting Mass Air Flow Sensor Electrical Connector

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3. Disconnect the air cleaner outlet tube from the MAF sensor.
   Fig 3: Disconnecting Air Cleaner Outlet Tube From MAF Sensor

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4. Remove the four bolts and the MAF sensor.
   Fig 4: Removing Bolts And MAF Sensor

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   CAUTION:

   • Do not tamper with the MAF sensing elements located in the airflow bypass. Tampering may result in failure.
   NOTE:

   • The MAF sensor module and body are calibrated and installed as a unit.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

   Tightening torque 

   4-5 N.m {41-51 kgf.cm, 38-44 in.lbf}