Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
Disconnect the mass air flow (MAF) sensor electrical connector and the air cleaner outlet pipe.
1. Disconnect the MAF sensor electrical connector.
2. Disconnect the air cleaner outlet pipe.
  
  Fig 1: Disconnecting Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe And MAF Sensor Connector
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the two bolts and the MAF sensor.

Fig 2: Removing MAF Sensor
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

CAUTION: Do not tamper with the MAF sensing elements located in the airflow bypass. Tampering may result in failure.

NOTE: The MAF sensor module and body are calibrated and installed as a unit.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.