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Idle Speed/Throttle Actuator - Electronic: Service and Repair






IDLE AIR CONTROL VALVE REPLACEMENT

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative (-) battery cable.
2. Three bolts and throttle cover.
3. IAC valve air intake hose.
4. IAC valve electrical connector.
5. Coolant hoses from IAC valve.
6. Two bolts and IAC valve from intake manifold.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. IAC valve and new gasket to intake manifold; secure with two bolts. Tighten IAC valve bolts to 18-28 Nm (13.5-20 lb. ft.).
2. Coolant hoses to IAC valve; secure with two clamps.
3. IAC valve electrical connector.
4. IAC valve air intake hose to IAC valve; secure with one clamp.
5. Throttle cover; secure with three bolts. Tighten throttle cover bolts to 15 Nm (11 lb. ft.).
6. Negative (-) battery cable. Tighten negative (-) battery cable-to-negative (-) battery terminal retainer to 15 Nm (11 lb. ft.).