How to carry out replacement: Mass Air Flow Sensor 1.9 TDI Passat 3b2
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How to change mass air flow sensor on VW PASSAT (3B2) – replacement guide

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Tools
Replacement: mass air flow sensor – VW PASSAT (3B2). Tools you need:
Electronic spray
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 7
Drive socket # 10
Ratchet wrench
Phillips screwdriver
Fender cover
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Replacement: mass air flow sensor – VW PASSAT (3B2). 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 – VW PASSAT (3B2) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
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    Detach the air duct housing from the air filter housing.
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the heat shield of the air filter housing. Use a Phillips screwdriver.
  3. Step 5
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    Remove the heat shield of the air filter housing.
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    Detach the mass air flow sensor connector.
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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.
  6. Step 8
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    Unscrew the MAF sensor fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the mass air flow sensor.
  8. Step 10
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    Install a new mass air flow sensor.
  9. 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.
  10. Step 12
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    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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