Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.8, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.6, AUDI A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.6 View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change mass air flow sensor on AUDI A4 B5 Saloon [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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All the parts you need to replace – Mass Air Flow Sensor for A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) and other AUDI models
Tools
Replacement: mass air flow sensor – Audi A4 B5 saloon. Tools you need:
Electronic spray
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 7
Drive socket # 10
Ratchet wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Fender cover
Replacement: mass air flow sensor – Audi A4 B5 saloon. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Сlear the trouble codes from the electronic control unit if necessary.
  • Make sure that no dust or dirt gets into the air duct components and the throttle body.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Audi A4 B5 saloon – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
  3. Step 3
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    Detach the air duct housing from the air filter housing.
  4. Step 4
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the heat shield of the air filter housing. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  5. Step 5
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    Remove the heat shield of the air filter housing.
  6. Step 6
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    Detach the mass air flow sensor connector.
  7. Step 7
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    Loosen the fastening clamp connecting the air duct to the air filter housing. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the MAF sensor fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the mass air flow sensor.
  10. Step 10
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    Install a new mass air flow sensor.
  11. Step 11
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    Tighten the MAF sensor fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 4 Nm torque.
  12. Step 12
    A4 Saloon (8D2, B5) 1.8 T quattro 1997 Mass Air Flow Sensor DIY replacement workshop manual
    Screw the fastening clamp connecting the air duct to the air filter housing. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
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