The MAF in MAF Sensor stands for Bulk air flow, and in a Silverado, it's how the engine's personal computer determines how still air is future into the intake of the engine. These sensors can examine a group of dirt and grime, and provided they impress muddy, they won't glance at the airflow properly. Happily, cleaning them is a easy ball-breaker and can be done in under Twenty minutes. In this event, the project vehicle is a Two thousand four Chevrolet Silverado, nevertheless the measure is complementary for other vehicles also.
Unplug the wiring to the sensor by hand.2. Remove the hose clamp connecting the MAF sensor to the intake tubing using a flathead screwdriver.
Instructions
1. Pop the hood. Fix the Bulk air flow sensor on the passenger side of the engine compartment, bolted to the air filter box.Then unbolt the sensor from the air box using the 1/4-inch ratchet and socket.
3. Spray the mass air flow sensor cleaner along the inside of the sensor, making sure to receive the metal wire in the middle completely. Then allow it to air dry.
4. Bolt the mass air flow sensor onto the air box with the ratchet, resecure the intake tubing using the flathead screwdriver, then plug the sensor back into the harness.
