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Idle Speed/Throttle Actuator - Electronic: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

NOTE: The 5.0L is shown, the 4.0L SOHC and the 4.0L (push rod) engines are similar.

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.







2. Remove the accelerator control snow shield.







3. Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector.







4. Remove the IAC valve and discard the gasket.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

NOTE: Install a new IAC valve gasket.