Mazda 3 MAF sensor screw stripped the plastic in Airbox cover

[ptgrad2012]

Hi all,

I was having CEL re: MAF sensor, so I took 2 screws off to clean the sensor
afterwards, when I tried to put it back, I found one of the 2 screws didn't have any end feel
turns it it stripped the plastic grooves on the airbox.

So currently I only have 1 screw holding it tight.
Question is: would this cause any airflow issue, and where can I find a replacement for the airbox lid?

Mazda 3 2012 GX, non-sky

[Flagrum_3]

Hi all,

I was having CEL re: MAF sensor, so I took 2 screws off to clean the sensor
afterwards, when I tried to put it back, I found one of the 2 screws didn't have any end feel
turns it it stripped the plastic grooves on the airbox.

So currently I only have 1 screw holding it tight.
Question is: would this cause any airflow issue, and where can I find a replacement for the airbox lid?

Mazda 3 2012 GX, non-sky

You could always check wreckers for the lid.

You could also try using a slightly larger self tapping screw on the stripped hole.


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[ptgrad2012]

You could always check wreckers for the lid.

You could also try using a slightly larger self tapping screw on the stripped hole.


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Never had experience with wreckers, do they charge by which part you take or just entry fee?

thanks

[Flagrum_3]

Never had experience with wreckers, do they charge by which part you take or just entry fee?

thanks

I haven't used a wreckers in years, so sorry can't answer your question. Maybe others here can chime in and answer for you.

I would just suggest you call the wreckers before hand and ask how they work because most likely they're all different.


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