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Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Service and Repair



MASS AIR FLOW (MAF)/INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE (IAT) SENSOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) fresh air tube from the air cleaner intake duct.
2. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF)/intake air temperature (IAT) sensor electrical connector.




3. Loosen the clamps and remove the air cleaner intake duct with the MAF/IAT sensor from the throttle body and the air cleaner housing cover.
4. Loosen the clamp and remove the MAF/IAT sensor from the air cleaner intake duct.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the MAF/IAT sensor to the air cleaner intake duct.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Tighten the clamp to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

2. Install the air cleaner intake duct with the MAF/IAT sensor to the throttle body and the air cleaner housing cover.

Tighten the clamps to 2 N.m (18 lb in).




3. Connect the MAF/IAT sensor electrical connector.
4. Install the PCV fresh air tube to the air cleaner intake duct.
5. Start and idle the engine.
6. Inspect the air intake duct for leaks.