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Idle Speed/Throttle Actuator - Electronic: Service and Repair

Idle Air Control Valve:






REMOVAL

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

2. Disconnect the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve connector from the engine control sensor wiring.

3. Remove the two IAC valve retaining screws.

4. Remove the IAC valve and IAC valve gasket.

INSTALLATION

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

1. Clean IAC valve gasket mating surfaces.

2. Install IAC valve and gasket.

3. Tighten retaining screws to 9.5 Nm (7 ft lb).

4. Connect battery ground cable.

NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the adaptive strategy.