2004 Chrysler Crossfire AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Manifold Air Flow (MAF) Sensor: Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the air cleaner housing.
  3. Disconnect the MAF/IAT harness connector (1).
  4. Remove the vent hose (2).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting MAF/IAT Harness Connector & Removing Vent Hose
    G01860782Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Disengage the lock ring (1) that attaches the MAF to the intake by inserting a suitable tool into the locking ring (1) and moving the tabs on the intake (2) away from their locked position.
    Fig 2: Disengaging Lock Ring
    G01860783Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Press the locking tab (1) on the bottom right of the MAF down with a suitable tool unlocking it from the intake. Press the locking tab on the upper left of the MAF upward with a suitable tool, unlocking it from the intake manifold.
    Fig 3: Removing MAF From Intake Manifold
    G01860784Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  7. Remove the MAF from the intake manifold.
  8. Inspect the sealing ring and replace if necessary.
  9. Inspect the sealing ring between the air inlet and the MAF and replace if necessary.
  10. Inspect the locking tabs on the MAF and replace if necessary.
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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