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Idle Speed/Throttle Actuator - Electronic: Service and Repair

Throttle Body View With Idle Air Control Motor:





Removal

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect motor wiring connector.
3. Remove motor mounting screws (2-25 mm long, Torx head screws), and remove motor, (make sure the O-ring is removed from throttle body).

Idle Air Control (IAC) Motor Installation:





Installation

NOTE: If the pintle measures more than 1 in (25 mm), it must be retracted using scan tool [1].

1. Install motor using a new O-ring, and torque mounting screws to 20 in-lbs (2 Nm).
2. Connect motor wiring connector.
3. Install air cleaner assembly.
4. Connect negative battery cable.

Remarks

[1] Follow scan tool manufacturer's instructions.