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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Important: Use care when handling the mass air flow (MAF)/intake air temperature (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.


    Object Number: 1703498  Size: SH
  1. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) from the MAF/IAT sensor.

  3. Object Number: 1703691  Size: SH
  4. Loosen the MAF/IAT sensor adapter clamp.
  5. Remove the MAF/IAT sensor from the air cleaner assembly.

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: 1703691  Size: SH
  1. Install the MAF/IAT sensor to the air cleaner assembly.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

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


    Object Number: 1703498  Size: SH
  5. Connect the engine wiring harness electrical connector (2) to the MAF/IAT sensor.
  6. Install the air cleaner outlet resonator. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement .