I cleaned my maf sensor but now I have no idea if the metal side was facing towards engine or facing out....please help

 

Can't you just match the other side?

 

The mounting holes on the sensor are designed so that it can only be aligned and installed one way to prevent confusion. In addition, you can look at the little square hole in the MAF with the sensor element inside. That hole should face the filter and not the throttle body.

 

I tried matching the Passenger side but The metal part was facing outward, I assumed that it should be the same on the driver side but i noticed that the mounting holes weren't aligned,

 

I ended up doing a good job(I'm assuming) my G runs great now. No more stalling and no hesitation. Hoping it doesn't happen again.

 

the MAF sensor has two distinctive holes dedicated to not get confused which way it sits. There are two holes to match up.

 

all of the 2nd gen cars have this stalling problem... Never had this on my 1st Gen Sedan

 

I don't know how you can make that statement.

My V36 sedan has never had any issues with stalling . . .whatsoever!

 

^ +1, same here ...

 

^ same here for 2 2nd gens I've had. No MAF or stalling issues.

 

never a stalling tendency,, just the crispest throttle responce of all time!!

 

I think he is confusing rough idle due to dirty TB with stalling which are two totally different things

 

Glad you got it figured out! its always a nice feeling to fix something up in your car yourself

 

By stalling I mean engine dying out and turning off during low speeds, specially in parking lots and occasionally at a red light.

 

Yes! And I'm no mechanic, it feels great doing it yourself rather than paying.