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Idle Speed/Throttle Actuator - Electronic: Service and Repair

Idle Air Control Valve:






REMOVAL

1. Disconnect Idle Air Control (IAC) valve connector from fuel charging wiring.

2. Remove two IAC valve retaining screws.

3. Remove IAC valve and gasket.

NOTE: If scraping is necessary, be careful not to damage IAC valve, throttle body gasket surfaces or drop material into throttle body.

4. Clean gasket surfaces.

Idle Air Control Valve and Gasket:






INSTALLATION

1. Make sure that both throttle body and IAC valve gasket surfaces are clean.

2. Install gasket on throttle body surface and mount IAC valve, securing it with two retaining screws. Tighten to 10 Nm (89 in lb).

3. Install electrical connector to IAC valve.