Idle Air Control Valve Removal and Installation: Installation

CAUTION: If installing a new IAC valve, be sure to replace it with an identical part. The IAC valve pintle shape and diameter are designed for the specific application. Measure the distance between the tip of the IAC valve pintle and the mounting flange. If the distance is greater than 1.1 inches (28 mm), use finger pressure to slowly retract the pintle. The force required to retract the pintle will not damage the IAC valve. The purpose of the 1.1-inch (28-mm) setting is to prevent the IAC pintle from bottoming out on the pintle seat. This 1.1-inch (28-mm) setting is also an adequate setting for controlled idle on a restart.

Lubricate a new O-ring with engine oil. Install the new O-ring onto the valve.
Install the IAC valve into the throttle body.
Install the IAC valve retaining bolts.

Fig 1: Installing The IAC Valve
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Tighten

Tighten the idle air control valve retaining bolts to 3 N.m (27 lb-in).
Connect the IAC valve connector.
Install the air intake resonator.
Connect the negative battery cable.
Start the engine and check for the proper idle speed.