REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

CAUTION
The mass air flow sensor hot wire sensing element and housing are calibrated as a unit and must be serviced as a complete assembly. Do not damage the sensing element or possible failure of the sensor may occur.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

   Fig. 1: To remove the MAF sensor, first disconnect the wire harness plug . . .

   Fig. 2: . . . then remove the air cleaner-to-throttle body air tube

2. Disengage the wiring harness connector from the MAF sensor, and if necessary, the IAT sensor.
3. Loosen the engine air cleaner outlet tube clamps, then remove the tube from the engine.
4. Remove the MAF sensor from the air cleaner assembly by disengaging the retaining clips.

   Fig. 3: Remove the four MAF sensor attaching screws . . .

   Fig. 4: . . . then remove the sensor from the air cleaner housing

   To install:

   NOTE: If necessary, be sure to align the arrow on the MAF sensor with the direction of the air flow.

5. Install the MAF sensor to the air cleaner assembly and ensure that the retaining clips are fully engaged.
6. Install the air cleaner outlet tube, then tighten the outlet tube clamps until snug.
7. Attach the engine wiring harness connectors to the IAT and MAF sensors.
8. Connect the negative battery cable.