Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor - 3.8L

Removal

CAUTION: The mass air flow (MAF) sensor hot wire sensing element and housing are calibrated as a unit and must be repaired as a complete assembly. Do not damage the sensing element (internal to housing) or possible failure to the mass air flow sensor may occur.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section.

2. Remove the air cleaner and duct assembly. For additional information, refer to Section.

3. Release the four tabs and remove the mass air flow (MAF) sensor.

Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -3.8L

4. Disconnect the connector.

Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -3.8L

5. Remove the mass air flow sensor (MAF).

  • Remove the nuts and the MAF sensor.

Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor -3.8L

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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