mannetti21

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I just came across a new MAF sensor for $72. Part # 22680-2Y001

It has the sensor already installed into the tube, and there is a piece of paper in the box saying that you shouldn't remove the sensor and put it into your existing MAF tube...what's the deal?

I really don't feel like removing and installing the whole unit if I could just take 5minutes and pop in the new sensor.

pmohr

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Yes, you can.

mannetti21

iTrader: (3)

Well whats the deal with them telling you not to? Makes no sense

pmohr

iTrader: (26)

Probably just due to possible damage to the sensor, and warranty coverage.

mist max2000

iTrader: (16)

just a heads up.. make sure you have the torx bit.. its not in your everyday toolbox.. i think its a T6 or a T9 .. i cant rememebr somewhere in that range i think lol

pmohr

iTrader: (26)

It's somewhere along the line of T15/20/25 security torx.

According to this, it's a regular T15:
http://forums.maxima.org/6444369-post2.html

But I know the ones I've done were security torx bolts.

Here we go:
Though IIRC Merlyn's A33B had regular torx bolts on the stock MAF, and the new A33 MAF we ordered had the security torx bolts.

Puppetmaster

iTrader: (48)

Yeah, my A33B MAF has a regular, non-security Torx as well and the 2001 2Y001 MAF I bought for a friend's 2002 Pathfinder had a security Torx, as did his OEM MAF.