Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, 2004 Ford Excursion, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
- Open the engine air cleaner.
- Disconnect the MAF sensor electrical connector.
- Release the air cleaner clamp.
- Separate the inlet side from the outlet side of the air cleaner.
- Remove the MAF assembly.
- Disconnect the MAF sensor electrical connector.
- Remove the nuts and separate the MAF sensor from the MAF sensor plate.
CAUTION:
Do not tamper with the mass air flow (MAF) sensing elements located in the airflow meter. Tampering may result in unit failure.
NOTE:
The MAF sensor and body are calibrated and repaired as an assembly.