To clean the MAF sensor, disconnect and remove it according to the guide below, but instead of replacing it, give it 10-15 squirts of MAF sensor cleaner spray in the direction of the measuring ...

There are two ways to deal with a bad MAF sensor: clean it or replace it. Both of these jobs are pretty easy, but they require some mechanical know-how and a handful of basic tools.

One dirty sensor could be hurting your car’s performance — learn which one it is, the symptoms to watch for, and how to clean it easily.