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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the radiator and air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement .

  2. Object Number: 1950766  Size: SH
  3. Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF)/air intake temperature (IAT) wiring harness connector (2) to mass air flow (MAF)/air intake temperature (IAT) sensor (1).

  4. Object Number: 1950770  Size: SH
  5. Loosen the air intake duct to MAF/IAT sensor retaining clamp (2).
  6. Loosen the upper air cleaner body to MAF/IAT sensor retaining clamp (1).
  7. Remove the air intake duct from the mass air flow MAF/IAT sensor.
  8. Remove the MAF/IAT sensor (3) from the upper air cleaner body.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1950770  Size: SH

    Important:  Make sure that the arrow on the MAF/IAT sensor is pointing to the front, radiator, indicate the proper air flow direction. The arrow must point toward the engine.

  1. Install the MAF/IAT sensor to the upper air cleaner body.
  2. Install the air intake duct to the MAF/IAT sensor.
  3. Position the retaining clamps (1 and 2) to the MAF/IAT sensor.
  4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  5. Tighten the MAF/IAT retaining clamps (1 and 2).
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the clamps to 4  N·m (35 lb in).


    Object Number: 1950766  Size: SH
  7. Connect the MAF/IAT wiring harness connector (2) to the MAF/IAT sensor.
  8. If re-programming is required. Refer to Control Module References .
  9. Install the radiator and air baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement .