Removing Hot-Film Mass Air Flow Sensor

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Pull off cable plug on mass air flow sensor.

Fig 1: Locating Air Flow Sensor
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Loosen hose clamp of connecting tube to the air flow sensor and carefully press in the two plastic clips on the air cleaner side. Disconnect air flow sensor from the connecting tube. If necessary, lever out with a small screwdriver. -arrow-

Fig 2: Disconnecting Air Flow Sensor From Connecting Tube Using Screwdriver
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