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Idle Speed/Throttle Actuator - Electronic: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the injector sight shield.




2. Remove the electrical connector from the idle air control valve.




3. Remove the idle air control valve attaching screws.




4. Remove the idle air control valve.




5. Remove the idle air control valve O-ring.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

NOTE: The IAC valve may be damaged if installed with the cone (pintle) extended more than 28 mm (1-1/8 in). Measure the distance that the valve is extended before installing a new valve. The distance from the idle air control valve motor housing to the end of the idle air control valve pintle should be less than 28 mm (1-1/8 in). Manually compressing the pintle until the extension is less than 28 mm (1-1/B in).




1. Install the new idle air control O-ring.




2. Install the idle air control valve in the intake manifold.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




3. Install the idle air control valve attaching screws.

Tighten
Tighten the idle air control valve attaching screw to 3.0 N.m (27 lb in).




4. Install the electrical connector to the idle air control valve.
5. The PCM will reset the idle air control valve whenever the ignition is turned ON, then OFF. Turn ON the ignition, then OFF.
6. Start the engine and allow the engine to reach operating temperature.




7. Install the injector sight shield.