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Removal Procedure

IMPORTANT: Use care when handling the mass air flow/intake air temperature (MAF/IAT) sensor. Do not dent, puncture, or otherwise damage the honeycell located at the air inlet end of the MAF/IAT. Do not touch the sensing elements or allow anything including cleaning solvents and lubricants to come in contact with them. Use a small amount of a non-silicone based lubricant, on the air duct only, to aid in installation.
    Fig 1: View Of MAF/IAT Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM898340Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Disconnect the MAF/IAT sensor electrical connector.
    2. Fig 2: View Of Intake Air Tube
    GM898123Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Loosen the clamps at the MAF/IAT sensor and the throttle body.
  3. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct bolt.
  4. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.
  5. Loosen the clamp attaching the MAF/IAT sensor to the air cleaner housing.
  6. Remove the MAF/IAT sensor from the air cleaner housing.
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