Idle Air Control Valve: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 2002 Chevrolet Impala, 2002 Buick Regal, and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
On 3.8L, remove fuel injector sight shield (upper engine cover) from engine. On all models, remove the electrical connector from the Idle Air Control (IAC) valve. See Figure or Figure . Remove the IAC valve attaching screws. Remove the IAC valve from the throttle body. Remove the IAC valve "O" ring.