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Idle Speed/Throttle Actuator - Electronic: Service and Repair

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







2. Disconnect the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve electrical connector.

NOTE: Manual transmission shown, automatic transmission similar.







3. Remove the bolts and the IAC valve and gasket.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

CAUTION:
^ If scraping is necessary, make sure not to damage the idle air control valve or the throttle body gasket surfaces or drop the gasket material into the throttle body.
^ The idle air control valve has a sludge resistant design and must not be cleaned, or damage to the anti-sludge coating may result.