Idle Air Control Valve: Installation
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CAUTION:
DO NOT manually extend or retract pintle if IAC valve has been in service, or damage to worm gear will result.
NOTE:
Before installation, clean "O" ring sealing surface, pintle seat and air passage. If air passage has heavy deposits, remove throttle body for complete cleaning.
- Inspect "O" ring for damage. Replace as necessary. If reusing IAC valve, DO NOT push or pull on pintle. Threads on worm gear will be damaged.
- If replacing IAC valve, measure distance between tip of new IAC valve pintle and mounting flange. Distance should not exceed 1 1/8" (28 mm). If distance is more than specified, use finger pressure to slowly retract pintle. Lubricate "O" ring with clean engine oil.
- Apply Thread Locking Compound (Loctite 262) onto IAC valve retaining screw threads. Install IAC valve onto throttle body. Tighten IAC valve retaining screws to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Reconnect IAC valve harness connector.
- To reset IAC valve pintle position, turn ignition on for 20 seconds. Turn ignition off for 10 seconds. Start engine and check for proper idle operation. Repeat procedure if proper idle operation is not obtained.