The procedure for Mass Air Flow Sensor service and repair starts with the removal of the air cleaner cap with hose by disconnecting both the MAF sensor connector along with the EVAP hose from the charcoal canister and the PCV hose from the cylinder head cover. First remove the air cleaner cap from its case by disconnecting the 2 clamps before loosening the hose clamp to separate the air cleaner hose from the
Throttle Body and concluding the removal by removing the air cleaner cap with hose. You should remove the MAF sensor by unscrewing its 2 bolts along with the MAF sensor and gasket. The refitting process should begin with new gasket installation and proceed in the opposite direction of dismantling steps.