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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (L26) or Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement (L32) in Engine Mechanical - 3.8L.
  2. IMPORTANT: The intake air temperature (IAT) sensor and the mass air flow (MAF) sensor are combined as one sensor.
  3. Disconnect the MAF/IAT sensor electrical connector (2).
  4. Loosen the air cleaner intake duct clamps.
  5. Remove the air cleaner intake duct from the air cleaner housing cover and the throttle body assembly.
  6. Fig 1: Identifying MAF/IAT Sensor
    GM1208107Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the MAF/IAT sensor from the air cleaner intake duct.