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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Important: Take care when handling the mass air flow/ intake air temperature (MAF/IAT) sensor. Do not dent, puncture, or otherwise damage the honeycell located at the air inlet end of the MAF/IAT. Do not touch the sensing elements or allow anything including cleaning solvents and lubricants to come in contact with them. Use a small amount of a non-silicone based lubricant, on the air duct only, to aid in installation. Do not drop or roughly handle the MAF/IAT sensor.

  1. Disconnect the MAF/IAT sensor electrical connector.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  3. Loosen the clamp securing the MAF/IAT  sensor to the air cleaner duct.
  4. Remove the MAF/IAT sensor bolts from the air cleaner assembly .
  5. Remove the MAF/IAT from the air cleaner.

Installation Procedure

Important:: The embossed arrow on the MAF/IAT sensor indicates the proper air flow direction. The arrow must point toward the engine.


    Object Number: 359112  Size: SH
  1. Locate the air flow direction arrow (2) on the MAF/IAT sensor.
  2. Install the MAF/IAT sensor onto the air cleaner housing .
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the MAF/IAT sensor retaining bolts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 11 N·m (97 lb in).

  6. Tighten the clamp securing the MAF/IAT sensor to the air cleaner duct.
  7. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  8. Connect the MAF/IAT electrical connector.