Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve Removal/Installation - 3.0L

Disconnect the negative battery cable. See BATTERY DISCONNECT .
Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve Electrical Connector
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Remove the IAC valve and discard the gasket.

Fig 2: Removing IAC Valve - With Torque Specification
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NOTE:
- Install a new IAC valve gasket.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.