How to open air flow meter?

mjleamy · Post by **mjleamy** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 5:28 pm

There are two Phillips head screws that would appear to be all that holds the waffle lid on, but when I remove them, it is still on there securely. Maybe it has been sealed with silicon? Anyways, should it come off with the two screws removed, or are there some hidden screws?

Thanks! Mike

JodyStevens · Post by **JodyStevens** » Sat Jan 26, 2013 9:56 pm

I tried to pull mine apart as well with no luck. I sort of thought maybe it doesnt come apart?

mjleamy · Post by **mjleamy** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 8:18 am

Thanks for the reply - I am glad I am not the only one having trouble opening it. Anyone else know more?

Mike W. · Post by **Mike W.** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 12:23 pm

The way into an AFM is the plastic side, which is siliconed in place. Why are you trying to get into the metal side?

Luis A. · Post by **Luis A.** » Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:49 pm

See my thread where I opened one up here:
http://www.firstfives.org/bboard/viewto ... hlight=afm

T.Hanson · Post by **T.Hanson** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 2:04 am

In ten years I have foggy memories of reading about recognizing symptoms of an AFM going bad, and taking the plastic bottom off to reset the needle (?), moving it from a worn to new surface. I can't find those posts via Google Search or on the FAQ list.

If I can, or if someone will be so kind as to guide me, or repeat the procedures, thanks in advance. Especially knowing when it ain't broke, to leave it alone.

Luis's photos are great, but without (photoshop) arrows I'm too dense to see the repositioning marks, where the flapper was rubbing. Perhaps hauling off and taking one apart would enlighten, unless it wasn't broke to need any enlightening.

With the bonnet (hood) closed there ain't no way I'd need my waffles bead blasted bad enough to monkey with all them little screws.

mjleamy · Post by **mjleamy** » Mon Jan 28, 2013 10:42 am

Thanks for the good information fellas!