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Clean mass air flow sensor

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I cleaned the MAF on my

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I tried to remove the MAF again, but ended up cleaning it in without complete removal.

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Leading evidence: 'Clean mass air flow sensor' (no explicit attributable resolution; this is a reported action or suggestion). Across 1 matching discussions, the most frequently mentioned possible cause is 'the' (1 discussions; 0 report identifying it and 1 suggest it). The most frequently discussed action is 'Clean mass air flow sensor' (1 discussions). For that action, 0 discussions report a resolution and 0 report an unsuccessful attempt. No action has an explicit, attributable resolution report under the current rules. These are forum reports and suggestions, not a confirmed diagnosis.

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Disconnect mass air flow sensor

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I did the same thing; fully disconnected the MAF but couldn't get it out the the compartment.

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Install shifter cables several years ago

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I know that I had to remove it when I installed shifter cables several years ago, so I knew there was some room in the vicinity of the left side shifter cable.

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Reconnect 15, 16, 17

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Then I put the o-ring back and seated the sensor...then reconnected 15, 16, 17.

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Clean mass air flow sensor

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I cleaned the MAF on my

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I tried to remove the MAF again, but ended up cleaning it in without complete removal.

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Clean on the bench or

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I wanted to clean on the bench or replace as I am getting some readings which seem just a bit off.

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Disconnect harness

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My biggest issue in removal was in disconnecting the harness.

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Disconnect mass air flow sensor

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I did the same thing; fully disconnected the MAF but couldn't get it out the the compartment.

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Install shifter cables several years ago

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I know that I had to remove it when I installed shifter cables several years ago, so I knew there was some room in the vicinity of the left side shifter cable.

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Reconnect 15, 16, 17

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Then I put the o-ring back and seated the sensor...then reconnected 15, 16, 17.

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I suspect the

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POST 1Original post

What is the best way to remove the MAF from a Gen2 Cayman ('09)? I had it disconnected but couldn't get it out of the engine compartment due to clearance to various surrounding components. Any suggestions what method is best?

POST 2Original post

See this. http://www.planet-9.com/attachments/987-cayman-and-boxster-service-and-tech/123401d1475953565-code-thrown-b1610-air-input-jpg Remove #16 by loosening the hose clamps. Then loosen the clamp on the outside of the MAF housing. As you've likely noticed, the Gen 2 MAF is all one unit including the housing. The real PITA is getting it all reconnected. Careful that the seal (#13) seats correctly in the a/f housing. BTW, I got a P1096 code the other day (I cleared it and has yet to return). But I am thinking of trying to spray the MAF cleaner from inside the air filter housing - engine off. Of course it will take a while for the cleaner to evaporate before starting the engine.

POST 3Original post

I cleaned the MAF on my 987.2 CS last weekend. Even with the hose and clamps (15, 16, 17) removed the MAF wouldn't come out. I could rotate it around easily though, so I sprayed sensor cleaner in both ends, and tipped the MAF to let it drain out. Then I put the o-ring back and seated the sensor...then reconnected 15, 16, 17.

POST 4Original post

I did the same thing; fully disconnected the MAF but couldn't get it out the the compartment. I wanted to clean on the bench or replace as I am getting some readings which seem just a bit off. Is it easy to loosen motor mount to get .5" lower? That would be enough.....

POST 5Original post

That's odd. It was about a year ago when I cleaned mine and the details are kinda fuzzy, but I think I actually lowered mine down next to the transmission and took it out from underneath. I know that I had to remove it when I installed shifter cables several years ago, so I knew there was some room in the vicinity of the left side shifter cable. My biggest issue in removal was in disconnecting the harness. I couldn't see how it was clipped and was afraid to force it (and pull a wire loose).

POST 6Original post

I tried to remove the MAF again, but ended up cleaning it in without complete removal. If I need to remove it at a later date, I will try removing the throttle body as that looks reasonably easy. There a appears to be no easy way to get it out through the bottom. I suspect the PDK (as I have) does not allow it to slide out by the transmission and the 6speed-MT does (as was described above).

POST 7Original post

Hi, Does anyone have additional information about how to remove the MAF? I plan to change it end of next week on a gen2 Cayman and I would need some guidance. Thanks!

POST 8Original post

I cleaned my MAF today and had the same problem and wasn't able to pull it out of the car. There was plenty of room to spray it down in the car, though, so complete removal didn't seem necessary.

POST 9Original post

Is that a 987.2 drawing? Does not look like my 2011, which has the MAF inside the air box.

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