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Air Flow Sensor Plate

Air Flow Sensor Plate Adjustment:





1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
2. Remove the sensor plate stop bracket.
3. Heat the sensor plate mounting screw with a heat gun and remove the screw.

CAUTION: The sensor plate mounting screw is secured with a locking sealant. If it is not heated prior to removal it make break!

4. Remove the sensor plate.
5. Clean the threads of the sensor plate screw bore with a (6 mm) tap.
6. Reinstall the sensor plate.
7. Adjust the sensor plate. Refer to ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES for centering and height adjustment.
8. Reinstall the stop bracket and air cleaner assembly.