Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997)
Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Service and Repair
Panel Style
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its adaptive
strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km( 10 mi) or more to relearn the strategy.
2. Loosen the air cleaner outlet tube clamp at the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor and remove the tube.
3. Disconnect the MAF sensor electrical connector.
CAUTION: The MAF sensor electronics module and body are calibrated as a unit and must he replaced as a unit. Do not tamper with the sensing
elements located in the air flow bypass of the MAF body.
