Nissan Altima
MAF Sensor Replacement Guide
How to change the mass air flow sensor in
a 6th generation 2019 to 2024 Nissan Altima sedan.
 2020 Altima 2.5L I4 |
 Engine Air Filter Housing |
 MAF Sensor Location |
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This automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the sixth generation 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and the revised or "face lifted"
2023 and 2024 Nissan Altima sedan in cleaning or changing the mass air flow
(MAF) sensor for the PR25DD 2.5L I4 engine. Owners of other Nissan, Infiniti or related Renault vehicles such as the Rogue, X-Trail, Note, Versa, Rogue Sport / Qashqai, Maxima, Sentra, Juke, Kicks, Murano, Pathfinder, Armada, Frontier, Titan, Quest, NV200, Q50, Q60, QX50, QX60 and QX80 may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. Some of the symptoms of a dirty, failing or faulty MAF sensor include hard starting, rough idling, hesitation, engine surging, poor acceleration, hiccups, low fuel economy (reduced MPG), stalling, loss of power and misfiring. You might also see a CEL / SES (check engine light / service engine soon warning) on the gauge cluster. If you have an OBDII scanner it may reveal a MAF sensor related DTC (diagnostic trouble code) such as P0100, P0101, P0102, P0103 or P0104. The OEM (original equipment manufacturer) MAF sensor was marked as part number Hitachi 22680-6CA0B (or 22680 6CA0B - AFH60M-53 9Z06 M). Two compatible replacement aftermarket mass air flow sensor with their part numbers are as follows: Herko PMAF939 and PartCatalog PC-849313. The only tool needed to access and replace the sensor is a standard Phillips head screwdriver. |
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 Gray Plastic Power Plug |
 Push In Release Tab |
 Disconnect Power Plug |
| The first two steps
are to open the hood and move to the right (driver) side of the engine bay.
The mass air flow sensor is attached to the top of the black plastic air intake tube on the engine air filter housing. Push in the release tab on the gray electrical connector before sliding it straight off the top of the old sensor. |
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 Loosen Counterclockwise |
 Two Phillips Head Screws |
 Remove Silver Screws |
| Loosen the two screws that secure the MAF sensor in place by turning them in the counterclockwise direction with a Phillips head screwdriver. | ||
 Two Screws Removed |
 Slide Out Old Sensor |
 Inspect Old Sensor |
| Set the two screws
aside in a safe place. Carefully slide the old sensor straight out of the air intake tube. If you'd like to try cleaning the old MAF sensor, use CRC Electronic Cleaner spray to gently rinse off the sensor wire and the electrical contacts. Allow the sensor to air dry. Do not use compressed air or an air compressor to avoid damaging the sensor wire. |
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 Clean Or Replace |
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 Line Up New Sensor |
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If you are replacing the old sensor, the OEM part number in this 2020 Altima was Hitach 22680-6CA0B. Line up the new sensor with the opening in the air intake tube in the same orientation as before. |
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 Slide In New Sensor |
 Spin In Two Screws |
 Tighten Clockwise |
| Slide the new MAF
sensor into the port. Spin in the two screws a few turns by hand in the clockwise direction. Tighten the screws with the Phillips head screwdriver until they are snug. |
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 Two Screws Secured |
 Push On Power Plug |
 MAF Sensor Replaced |
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Push the power plug straight on to the top of the new sensor. You should hear or feel the electrical connector "click" securely into place. Start the engine and listen closely for any strange sounds that may indicate an issue with the new sensor. If you have an OBD2 scan tool, clear any MAF sensor related diagnostic trouble codes. Be sure to record the sensor cleaning or replacement in your vehicle's service records. Please
take a look at all of my
2019-2024 Nissan Altima DIY Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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