1997 Ford Taurus Repair Question
1997 Ford Taurus MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR
How do I remove the MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR?
There is a star shaped screw on bottm right and a small black knob looking thing in the upper left. removed the screw, how do I remove the other?
Asked by AMARIE1121Answer
Hi AMARIE1121,Welcome to 2carpros and TY for the donation.
Service and Repair
Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor
REMOVAL:
CAUTION: The Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor is a calibrated unit. Service hot wire engine element and housing as a complete assembly.
1.Disconnect battery ground cable.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.
2.Remove air cleaner outlet tube.
3.Disconnect engine control sensor wiring connector from MAF sensor.
4.Remove four retaining nuts from air cleaner cover.
5.Carefully remove MAF sensor. Discard gasket.
INSTALLATION:
1.Position MAF sensor with new gasket onto air cleaner cover.
2.Install four retaining nuts. Tighten to 8-12 Nm (71-106 lb in) .
3.Install air cleaner outlet tube.
4.Connect engine control sensor wiring connector to MAF sensor.
5.Connect battery ground cable.
6.Start engine and check for vacuum leaks.
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Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor
CAUTION: The mass air flow sensor (MAF sensor) (12B579) is a calibrated unit. Service hot wire engine element and housing as a complete assembly.
Removal
Disconnect battery ground cable
Remove air cleaner outlet tube
Disconnect engine control sensor wiring connector from mass air flow sensor.
Remove four retaining nuts from air cleaner cover.
Carefully remove mass air flow sensor. Discard gasket.
Installation
Position mass air flow sensor with new gasket onto air cleaner cover.
Install four retaining nuts. Tighten to 8-12 Nm (71-106 lb-in).
Install air cleaner outlet tube.
Connect engine control sensor wiring connector to mass air flow sensor.
Connect battery ground cable.
Start engine and check for vacuum leaks.
SO, THIS IS ONE WHOLE UNIT? YOU CAN'T REMONE THE SENSOR FROM THE METER?
it can be done , but its not recommended
notice caution above
Sorry rasmataz