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Idle Speed/Throttle Actuator - Electronic: Service and Repair

Throttle Position Sensor - 3.8L:






REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect fuel charging wiring from Idle Air Control valve (IAC valve).
3. Remove the two idle air control valve retaining bolts.
4. Remove idle air control valve and idle air control valve gasket.

INSTALLATION
1. Clean idle air control valve gasket mating surfaces.

NOTE: If scraping is necessary, do not damage air control valve gasket surfaces or drop gasket material into engine.

2. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
3. Tighten retaining bolts to 8-12 Nm (71-106 lb-in).