Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Ford RV Cutaway, 2005 Ford Econoline, 2005 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2005 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Remove the air cleaner assembly. For additional information, refer to INTAKE AIR DISTRIBUTION & FILTERING .

CAUTION: Do not tamper with the mass air flow (MAF) sensing elements located in the air flow meter. Tampering can result in unit failure.

Open the air cleaner.
- Release the air cleaner clamp.
- Separate the inlet side from the outlet side of the air cleaner.
  
  Fig 1: Separating Inlet Side From Outlet Side Of Air Cleaner
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Release the latches and remove the MAF assembly.

Fig 2: Removing MAF Assembly
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The red clip must be pulled out before disconnecting the electrical connector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting MAF Sensor Electrical Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Disconnect the MAF sensor electrical connector.
Remove the screws and MAF sensor.

Fig 4: Removing MAF Sensor
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: The grommet used to seal the engine air cleaner housing at the extension harness must be fully seated. Failure to do so will result in unmetered air entering the engine.

NOTE: Use the alignment notch to correctly align the inlet side and the outlet side of the engine air cleaner.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.