This sensor, in addition to MAF is ATS for what has 4 wires +12 MAF MASS MAF Signal ATS and is also digital so you cannot fix yourself by tension but by frequently take bridges from the sensor connector (do not click the wires) and with a frequencimeter or an oscilloscope check that the frequency change is from low frequency to little air flow and high frequency to high frequency at high air flow Frequency .... Although to be honest I do not think that it is damaged, that sensor is of very high quality and is built to last unless the ECM is giving fault code should not even disassemble it but if you have already done it you can clean it with contact spray even in the ceramic piece that is seen inside the sensor and check if it is entering the multiple by a broken hose or a defective bag Tell us what happened