Ford Ranger Maintaince And Repair Manual page 553

To remove the MAF sensor, first disconnect the wire harness plug ...
2. Disengage the wiring harness connector from the MAF sensor, and if necessary, the IAT sensor.
3. Loosen the engine air cleaner outlet tube clamps, then remove the tube from the engine.
4. Remove the MAF sensor from the air cleaner assembly by disengaging the retaining clips.
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... then remove the air cleaner−to−throttle body air tube
Remove the four MAF sensor attaching screws ...
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