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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Notice: 

   • Handle the MAF sensor carefully.
   • Do not drop the MAF sensor in order to prevent damage to the MAF sensor.
   • Do not damage the screen located on the air inlet end of the MAF.
   • Do not touch the sensing elements.
   • Do not allow solvents and lubricants to come in contact with the sensing elements.
   • Use a small amount of a soap based solution in order to aid in the installation.


    Object Number: 1688912  Size: SH
  1. Remove the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector from the mass air flow/intake air temperature (MAF/IAT) sensor.

  3. Object Number: 1688934  Size: SH
  4. Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamp at the throttle body.

  5. Object Number: 1689168  Size: SH
  6. Loosen the air cleaner outlet duct clamp at the MAF/IAT sensor.
  7. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct.

  8. Object Number: 1689169  Size: SH
  9. Remove the MAF/IAT sensor bolts.
  10. Remove the MAF/IAT sensor.

Installation Procedure

Notice: 

   • Handle the MAF sensor carefully.
   • Do not drop the MAF sensor in order to prevent damage to the MAF sensor.
   • Do not damage the screen located on the air inlet end of the MAF.
   • Do not touch the sensing elements.
   • Do not allow solvents and lubricants to come in contact with the sensing elements.
   • Use a small amount of a soap based solution in order to aid in the installation.


    Object Number: 1689169  Size: SH
  1. Install the MAF/IAT sensor.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the MAF/IAT sensor bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).


    Object Number: 1689168  Size: SH
  5. Install the air cleaner outlet duct.
  6. Tighten the air cleaner outlet duct clamp at the MAF/IAT sensor.
  7. Tighten
    Tighten the clamp to 4 N·m (35 lb in).


    Object Number: 1688934  Size: SH
  8. Tighten the air cleaner outlet duct clamp at the throttle body.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the clamp to 4 N·m (35 lb in).


    Object Number: 1688912  Size: SH
  10. Connect the engine harness electrical connector to the MAF/IAT sensor.
  11. Install the intake manifold cover. Refer to Intake Manifold Cover Replacement .