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Idle Speed/Throttle Actuator - Electronic: Service and Repair

- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- Disconnect the IACV multi-plug.
- Slacken the air intake elbow to IACV hose securing clip and reposition clip.
- Disconnect hose from IACV.

Idle Speed Control Valve:





- Undo and remove the four screws securing the IACV housing to the inlet manifold.
- Displace the IACV assembly, place to front.
- Undo and remove IACV to housing securing screws, displace IACV from housing.
- Remove and discard housing to IACV gasket.
- Remove and discard housing to manifold gasket.
- Clean all gasket faces.
- Fitting a new IACV and gaskets is the reversal of the removal procedure.

Note: After fitting a new IACV, the base idle speed MUST be set.