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Old Jun 23, 2013 | 02:04 PM
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I know, sounds silly. I am installing a new Blackwing on my '03. The first step is to remove the 5 pin plug from the MAF sensor. I cannot figure out how to get that thing out. I am thinking of removing the hood, but don't want to do that if not necessary and possibly deal with hood alignment issues afterwords (and I don't have enough help to remove the good safely anyway).
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You have to remove the small grey insert from the plug assembly before they will separate. Give that a try if you have not already.




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Just curious how removing the hood would make this any easier.
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Well, figured out the plug, that little retainer pin is not easy to get out when you are leaning over like that. Thanks B_rad.
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Originally Posted by guido7834
Just curious how removing the hood would make this any easier.
Well, after getting tired of wrestling with the plug on the MAF and having a little difficulty getting the stock air box to come off the grommets, I looked and said...hummm, 4 bolts to get the hood off.

I didn't do it, but just thought it would make things a lot easier working that far forward in the middle of the engine compartment. When I was younger reaching and working like that was a lot easier! It was just a passing thought. Worked smarter and not harder when it came down to it. -Glenn
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Originally Posted by Glenn Jenne
Well, figured out the plug, that little retainer pin is not easy to get out when you are leaning over like that. Thanks B_rad.
With a screw driver it's off in a second.
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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 12:02 AM
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Originally Posted by onspeed
With a screw driver it's off in a second.
if it to hard to lean over, raise the car up on some jack stands and your leaning over will be easier, not necessary but, easier
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