What is the function of the Mass Air Flow Sensor and How to install and remove it on 2005 Volkswagen Passat?

The mass airflow sensor measures the amount of air entering the engine and sends information to the ECM to deliver fuel. To replace it, disconnect the air duct and electrical connector, remove the air filter housing cover and the sensor unscrew it. The reverse process of removal is reinstallation. So, handle the sensor carefully so as not to break it.

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2005 Volkswagen Passat Mass Air Flow Sensor Part Number: 078-133-471-E
$185.64 MSRP: $260.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Air Meter; Air Mass Sensor
- Item Weight: 0.90 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 078-133-471-E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2005 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- 4 Motion, GL, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLX, GLX 4 Motion | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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2005 Volkswagen Passat Mass Air Flow Sensor Part Number: 06A-906-461-NX
$216.55 MSRP: $301.67
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Air Meter; Air Mass Sensor
- Item Weight: 0.90 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 06A-906-461-NX
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2005 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- GL, GLS, GLS 4 Motion | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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2005 Volkswagen Passat Air Mass Sensor Part Number: 078-133-471-EX
$281.91 MSRP: $383.55
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Air Meter
- Item Weight: 0.90 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 078-133-471-EX
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2005 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- GL, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLX, GLX 4 Motion | 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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2005 Volkswagen Passat Mass Air Flow Sensor Part Number: 074-906-461-B
$430.04 MSRP: $587.48
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Air Meter; Air Mass Sensor, Mass Air Flow Sensor
- Item Weight: 0.80 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 074-906-461-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Volkswagen's factory warranty.
Fits the following 2005 Volkswagen Passat Submodels:
- GL TDI, GLS TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL

2005 Volkswagen Passat Mass Air Flow Sensor Parts and Q&A

Q: What is the function of the Mass Air Flow Sensor and How to install and remove it on 2005 Volkswagen Passat?
A: The mass airflow sensor measures the amount of air entering the engine and sends information to the ECM to deliver fuel. To replace it, disconnect the air duct and electrical connector, remove the air filter housing cover and the sensor unscrew it. The reverse process of removal is reinstallation. So, handle the sensor carefully so as not to break it.