Variable Induction Control Valve: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Battery.
2. Remove the cowl vent screen.







3. Remove the bolts and the cross vehicle support.







4. Remove the wiring harness bracket.







5. Remove the Intake Manifold Tuning Valve (IMTV).
1 Disconnect the electrical connector.
2 Remove the two bolts.
3 Remove the IMTV.

INSTALLATION







1. Install the intake manifold tuning valve (IMTV).
1 Coat the IMTV with Super Premium SAE 5W-30 Motor Oil XO-5W30-QSP or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G, and install into the intake manifold.
2 Install the two bolts.
3 Connect the electrical connector.

CAUTION: The IMTV must be fully seated in the intake manifold prior to installing the bolts, or damage to the IMTV may occur.







2. Install the wiring harness bracket.







3. Position the cross vehicle support and install the bolts.
4. Install the cowl vent screen.