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Idle Up Control Valve: Service and Repair

Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve:






Removal and Installation
1. Disconnect the idle air control valve connector from the wiring harness.

2. Remove the two idle air control valve retaining bolts.

3. Remove the idle air control valve (IAC valve) and gasket.

For installation, follow removal steps in reverse order. Make sure gasket surfaces are clean. If scraping is necessary, be careful not to damage gasket surfaces. Tighten retaining screws to 9-11 Nm (80-97 lb.in.).

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