Cleaning C&L MAF sensor..

The MAF element is secured by 2 screws & has 1 wiring connector. To clean the element, remove it from the MAF housing and spray it down with electronic parts cleaner or non-inflammable brake parts cleaner (same stuff in a bigger can and cheaper too).

Actually, it's much easier to gently clean the wires with a Q-tip and alcohol. If you have a decent amount of gunk on there, spraying it will only accomplish dousing the sensor with fluid, and not getting all the crap off in some cases.

I wouldn't use anything more harsh than alcohol IMO. The wires are fairly solid since the coil is coated with a ceramic material that makes it rigid.

Just be super GENTLE, and it will work fine.

A mechanic once told me to spray it down with "Flammable" carb cleaner.. So that's what I have always used with no issues at all.