Idle Speed/Throttle Actuator - Electronic: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.







2. Remove the engine appearance cover.
^ Remove the pin-type retainers.







3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve.







4. Disconnect the hoses.
1 Disconnect the air assist hose.
2 Disconnect the idle air bypass hose.

CAUTION: In order to disconnect the Noma type hose fittings, squeeze the tabs and pull the hose straight back. Failure to squeeze tabs may result in fitting damage.







5. Remove the IAC valve.
1 Remove the bolts from the IAC valve.
2 Lift and remove the IAC valve from the vehicle and discard the gasket.

6. Clean the gasket mating surfaces.

CAUTION: Do not use Carburetor Tune-up Cleaner D9AZ-19579-BA meeting Ford specification ESR-M14P9-A or any other type of solvent as damage to the valve internal components may result.

NOTE: The engine control sensor wiring cannot be cleaned. If necessary, new wiring must be installed.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Install a new gasket.