Air Flow Meter/Sensor: Service and Repair

1985 Buick Century V6-231 3.8LSECTION Service and Repair

Fig. 343 MAF sensor removal. V6-181 (3.0L), V6-231 (3.8L) Non-Turbo & 1986-87 V6-231 (3.8L) Turbo:




Fig. 344 MAF sensor removal. 1984-85 V6-231 (3.8L) Turbo:





V6-181 (3.0L) & V6-231 (3.8L) All
To replace MAF sensor on all except 1984-85 turbocharged models, refer to Fig. 343. To replace MAF sensor on 1984-85 turbocharged models, refer to Fig. 344.


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