Mustang V8-4.6L DOHC (1996)
Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Service and Repair
Typical Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION: The mass air flow sensor hot wire sensing element and housing are calibrated as a unit and must be serviced as a complete assembly. Do
not damage the sensing element (internal to housing) or possible failure of the Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor may occur.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected or reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM) relearns its fuel trim. The vehicle may need to be driven 16 km (10 miles) or more to relearn the fuel trim.
2. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from MAF sensor and Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor.
3. Loosen engine air cleaner tube clamps on air cleaner outlet tube. Disconnect air cleaner outlet tube from MAF sensor.
4. Remove MAF sensor from engine air tray and remove MAF sensor from vehicle.
5. To install, reverse Removal procedure. Align tab on MAF sensor with slot on engine air tray. Tighten engine air cleaner tube clamps to 2.3-3.2
Nm (21-28 lb in). Connect engine control sensor wiring to the IAT sensor and engine control sensor wiring.
