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Old 11-22-2012, 11:47 AM
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How do i get these two torx screws outa the maf sensor ? One has a black thing and the other it seems theres a pin in the way
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Old 11-22-2012, 11:51 AM
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You need to buy a set of security torx bits.

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Old 11-22-2012, 12:10 PM
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Doh!

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What abput the black top one ? Could i just take off both ends and clean it in the cylinder?
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Old 11-22-2012, 12:34 PM
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Doh!

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What abput the black top one ? Could i just take off both ends and clean it in the cylinder?
invest in a set of security torx bits, I spent a couple bucks on mine and have used it multiple times already
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Old 11-22-2012, 11:01 PM
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I got kleen flo air intakr cleaner stuff what do you think ?
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Old 11-23-2012, 01:37 AM
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Default Re: maf cleaning question

I used old fashion Carburetor/Fuel Injection cleaner. I heavily sprayed mine while it was still on the truck then I used compressed air to dry and that was 2 years ago and it's still running smooth. The street dept. was working on my street which caused a lot of Dirt to fly into the air and leave a film of dirt everywhere including my Map. My truck started running very rough & I started the Map cleaning process.
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Old 11-23-2012, 07:32 AM
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Read the how to clean cause it takes different types of cleaners to clean it or you will burn it. And they are not cheap
It sais every sensor on the intake but that one . It also said its cadalic converter safe. The guy at the auto parts store said it would be okay. He didnt have the actually maf sensor cleaner brand
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Old 11-23-2012, 07:41 AM
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I can't even tell what that black thing where the one screw goes actually is. Looks like button haha

As for cleaning it, use CTC MAF Sensor Cleaner (from your local auto parts store). It's like $7 for a can, and the can should last you a really long time.
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