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

Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor.

Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor - Cobra

2. Disconnect the breather hose.

Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor - Cobra

3. Disconnect the vacuum hose.

Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor - Cobra

4. Loosen the clamps and remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.

Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor - Cobra

5. 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 can occur.

Remove the mass air flow sensor.

  • Disconnect the MAF sensor electrical connector.
  • Remove the bolts and the MAF sensor.

Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor - Cobra

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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