Visual Inspection

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Remove the MAF sensor/IAT sensor No.1. (See MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR/INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR NO.1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Visually inspect the MAF sensor for the following:
- Damage, cracks, soiling
- Rusted sensor terminal
- Bent sensor terminal
  - If there is any malfunction, repair or replace the MAF sensor/IAT sensor No.1. (See MASS AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR/INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR NO.1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).