Mass Air Flow Meter: Inspection

2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser RWDSECTION Inspection
  1. INSPECT MASS AIR FLOW METERΒ 
    1. Using a work light, check that the platinum filament (heater portion) in the mass air flow meter has no foreign matter attached.

      OK: NO foreign matter attached.Β 

      Fig 1: Identifying Mass Air Flow Meter
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