Coltdogg

ive used the search tool i cannot find how to remove the maf sensor i know to unscrew the two screws but i dont know how to take the actual sensor off. please help?

Jon316G

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Once the two screws are removed and wire harness disconnected... you pull it out!

9krpmrx8

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Geesh.

Mazurfer

ha ha ha.................well, there is a first time for everything I guess.


Might be worth saying at this point.....be careful and don't mess up the "o-ring" seal when doing so.

bse50

...and since you look mechanically impaired pay attention to the very thin wires that the MAF is made of. It's easy to break them with improper cleaning.

Jon316G

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^Yeah... maybe we should cover all the basics.
Sometimes we forget that many don't know even the simplest things until they do it.

Here is a pic of the MAF being removed after the two screws are removed and wiring harness disconnect:


Read this on how to clean the MAF and how to tell where its located within the housing:
https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...71&postcount=9

9krpmrx8

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^ I like that Racing beat painted.

Jon316G

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Thanks... had to do something to the car during the winter months
Currently applying the clear coat to the ring that holds the filter in, then it'll be done.

Razz1

You don't have to disconnect the wire harnes if you use a Q tip and alcohol or towels with your electrical cleaner.

jasonrxeight

I wouldnt touch the sensor with anything but MAF cleaner. you dont want to bend any thin wires.

xexok

Since nobody said it, do not screw it back in very tight. Get the screws maybe a little over hand tight but not by much, its very very easy to strip the plastic threads.

Coltdogg

im freaking asking how to remove the wire harness not the actual sensor i said i know how to take it out just need to know if i just pull the wire harness out or what?

xexok

You asked about removing he maf sensor and then said you don't know how to get the actual sensor off. If you meant the wiring attached to it then you should have just said that.

Try being a little nicer to people that your asking for help from. You pinch the end the wires are coming out from in the middle and pull.

Mazurfer

Yeah, that looks pretty sweet Jon.

Gives me an idea!

Look what I was up to today! It kicked mt @ss though, my legs are tired!
And I suffered on pinch between the tiles as the snap together hitting with the rubber mallet!