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im taking apart the maf as we speak, and I cannot for the life of me figure out what kind of screws

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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 11:59 AM
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Default im taking apart the maf as we speak, and I cannot for the life of me figure out what kind of screws
hold in the maf. What kind of screw is it and what do i need to take it off?

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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 12:03 PM
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Probably security torx. But needlenose pliers will do the trick.
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I think mine are just phillips head holding it on.
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Default Maf is hard.
Like others said just use pliers, they aren't on too tight.
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Default thanks guys, and can I use rubbing alcohol to clean out the maf?
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Old Nov 1, 2006 | 12:21 PM
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Default You can buy CRC MAF cleaner at auto parts store.
I think its just electrical contact cleaner.
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Default ^^^ is what i would/have used i would think rubbing alcohol would be ok though
but just spend the extra 2-3 dollars. The one I have is called crc lectra-motive
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Default this is what u want :
<ul><li><a href="http://www.crcindustries.com/auto/content/prod_detail.aspx?PN=05110&amp;S=Y">http://www.crcindustries.com/auto/content/prod_detail.aspx?PN=05110&amp;S=Y</a</li></ul>
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Default alright so i got the piece out of the tube, and im lost now ...
what exactly should i be cleaning? I'm sorry for such noob questions.

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