Removal & Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mercury Villager. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor hot wire sensing element and housing are calibrated as a unit and must be repaired as a complete assembly. DO NOT damage sensing element (internal to housing) or possible failure of MAF sensor may occur.

Remove air cleaner assembly. Disconnect negative battery cable. Disconnect MAF sensor electrical connector. Remove nuts retaining MAF sensor and remove MAF sensor. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten bolts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .