Removing MAF Sensor
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Racer
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Removing MAF Sensor
Quick question- I'm not much of a DIY but going to install a CAI and step one is get the MAF sensor out. I removed the gray locking clip but the unit/sensor won't budge. Am I missing something? I'm assuming the entire black housing slides off but sure hesitant to pry at it etc., especially if there is a method you guys have used that works well. Thanks.. (02 Z)
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Not sure if this will help, the Factory Service Manual says:
1. Disconnect the electrical connector of the MAF/IAT sensor.
2. Remove the air intake duct clamps from the MAF/IAT sensor and the throttle body.
3. Remove the air duct clamp at the air cleaner housing.
4. Remove the MAF/IAT sensor.
pg. 6-912, 6-913 of 2001 FSM
1. Disconnect the electrical connector of the MAF/IAT sensor.
2. Remove the air intake duct clamps from the MAF/IAT sensor and the throttle body.
3. Remove the air duct clamp at the air cleaner housing.
4. Remove the MAF/IAT sensor.
pg. 6-912, 6-913 of 2001 FSM
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I missed the "squeeze" and pull part.I really got into the "pull" part. I ll get the grey clip out again. Seems to come out easy. Then I'll squeeze accordingly. Maybe according to: (lol thanks)
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Well, once I realized the "squeeze" meant right on top or the tab exposed when you removed the locking clip it came out with ease.... I'm no DIY guy but I should not need to spend 125 bucks to have a dealer put on a Blackwing- now I don't. THANKS!!
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CAI does not sit perfectly flat but I don't thin the stock box did either... No codes before or after. However there is not much clearence for the airway and the hood liner... Dang, I did an LMC5 and a CAI. On a 1-10 mechanical scale I may of made "2".... (Now I have to go clean up those hoses)
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CAI does not sit perfectly flat but I don't thin the stock box did either... No codes before or after. However there is not much clearence for the airway and the hood liner... Dang, I did an LMC5 and a CAI. On a 1-10 mechanical scale I may of made "2".... (Now I have to go clean up those hoses)
You can change your username to that, if you'd like I think it fits you now! 
Does the car still run?
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CAI does not sit perfectly flat but I don't thin the stock box did either... No codes before or after. However there is not much clearence for the airway and the hood liner... Dang, I did an LMC5 and a CAI. On a 1-10 mechanical scale I may of made "2".... (Now I have to go clean up those hoses)
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Thanks... Looks like the Chadwick's tire dressing will spiff up the hoses but I drove her this morning after the install. One thing I noticed- these babies stay hot for a long time! Can't detail the hood or much less touch the hoses for hours... Not sure what that green crap is but I'm sure that hose was there in 2002.