if the car runs like crap then you could try replacing it. see if it is faulty by unplugging it. the car should run crappier when you do this. when you plug it back in it should be happy again. you really don't need to touch the MAF unless it gets really fouled by some oil, but even then it has a heated element which will burn off the oil. get a book to your car here, only certain years: http://www.germanautoparts.com/Books/BMW. if you want to clean it out it may help but the MAFs last forever unless they've been through a hurricane or drowned in some water.
How do i replace mass air flow sensor 1992 lexus es 300
how do I replace a mass air flow sensor on a Hyundai Accent?
you will almost always have to replace them.
It does not have a mass air flow sensor.It does not have a mass air flow sensor.
How to locate and clean or replace mass air flow in Mercedes ml320
That is a NO NO. You should never clean the mass air flow sensor it will mess it up.
It doesn't have a mass air flow sensor.It doesn't have a mass air flow sensor.
It does not use a mass air flow sensor.It does not use a mass air flow sensor.
your mass air flow sensor is located at the top of your air filter where it connects to the engine. to replace it you remove the two screws unplug the sensor and pull it out and just reconnect the new one in.
It doesn't use a mass air flow sensor.It doesn't use a mass air flow sensor.
It does not have a mass air flow sensor.
You can't. You either replace it or get it rebuilt.