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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB19879000 L4-1985CC 2.0L DOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSAIR FLOW METER/SENSORSERVICE AND REPAIR
1987 Saab 9000 L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHC
Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Service and Repair
1987 Saab 9000 L4-1985cc 2.0L DOHCSECTION Service and Repair
Mass Air Flow Sensor (Fuel Injection Engines)

Removal
1 Unplug the connector.
2 Undo the hose clips and remove the mass air flow sensor.
Fitting
Fit in reverse order.
Important: A mass air flow sensor of plastic must never be replaced by a mass air flow sensor of aluminium. If this is done, the LH control module will be ruined.
Removal
1 Unplug the connector.
2 Undo the hose clips and remove the mass air flow sensor.
Fitting
Fit in reverse order.
Important: A mass air flow sensor of plastic must never be replaced by a mass air flow sensor of aluminium. If this is done, the LH control module will be ruined.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.