Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Service and Repair

2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS Sedan (9M2) L4-2.0L (AVH)SECTION Service and Repair



Air Cleaner, Disassembling and Assembling


Air Cleaner:






1 - Connector
- black, 2- pin
- For Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) heating element - N79-
- Check voltage supply for PCV heating element between terminals 1 and 2 with engine running
- Specification: at least 11.5 V
2 - Intake hose
- With Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) heating element - N79-
3 - Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor -G70- * with Intake Air Temperature (IAT) sensor - G42-*
- Terminals of sensor and connector are gold-plated
4 - Connector
- black, 5-pin
- Terminals of sensor and connector are gold-plated
5 - Seal
- Replace if damaged
6 - Air cleaner, upper portion
7 - Air duct
- Clipped into upper part of air cleaner
8 - 6 Nm
9 - Filter element
10 - Air cleaner, lower portion
11 - Air duct
12 - 10 Nm
13 - O-ring
- Replace if damaged
14 - Intake hose
- Check for secure fitting
- To disengage, squeeze together at front
- to Secondary Air Injection pump motor (V101)
15 - Connection - hose
- To air pipe for air cleaned fuel injectors
16 - Connection - hose
- For crankcase ventilation
- From ventilation housing at cylinder head cover
17 - Connection- hose
- From connecting pipe at upper part of intake manifold
18 - To throttle valve control module - J338-
RENDER: 1.0x

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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.