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Variable Intake Air Shutter Valve Actuator Inspection





VARIABLE INTAKE AIR SHUTTER VALVE ACTUATOR INSPECTION [LF]

1. Remove the plug hole plate. Service and Repair

2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front suspension tower bar (joint), (right side) and (left side) Service and Repair

b. Wiper arm and blade Service and Repair

c. Cowl grille Cowl Grille Removal/Installation

d. Side cowl grille Side Cowl Grille Removal/Installation

e. Service hole cover






3. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the variable intake air solenoid valve.






4. Connect a vacuum pump to the vacuum hose.
NOTE:
- Verify that the variable intake air shutter valve actuator rod moves using a mirror.

5. Apply vacuum and verify that the rod moves.





- If the rod does not move, replace the variable intake air shutter valve actuator. Variable Intake Air Shutter Valve Actuator Removal/Installation