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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 03:25 PM
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MAF sensor removal

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?
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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Once the two screws are removed and wire harness disconnected... you pull it out!
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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Geesh.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 03:38 PM
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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.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 03:50 PM
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...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.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 03:56 PM
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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:
MAF sensor removal-maf-removal.jpg

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
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 04:28 PM
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^ I like that Racing beat painted.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8
^ I like that Racing beat painted.
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.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 05:38 PM
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You don't have to disconnect the wire harnes if you use a Q tip and alcohol or towels with your electrical cleaner.
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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 06:10 PM
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I wouldnt touch the sensor with anything but MAF cleaner. you dont want to bend any thin wires.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 03:05 AM
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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.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 06:33 PM
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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?
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 06:47 PM
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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.
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 08:25 PM
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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!

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