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Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Service and Repair

Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor:






REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.

2. Remove air cleaner outlet tube.
3. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring connector from Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor.
4. Remove four retaining bolts or from air cleaner cover.
5. Carefully remove MAF sensor. Discard gasket.


INSTALLATION
1. Position MAF sensor with new gasket onto air cleaner cover.
2. Install four retaining bolts. Tighten to 3.5 Nm (25 lb in).
3. Install air cleaner outlet tube.
4. Connect engine control sensor wiring connector to MAF sensor.
5. Connect battery ground cable
6. Start engine and check for vacuum leaks.