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Removal and Installation

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING AND CABLES .
  2. Disconnect the idle air control (IAC) valve electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting IAC Valve Connector
    G03275341Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the bolts and the IAC valve and the gasket. Discard the gasket.
    Fig 2: Removing IAC Valve And Gasket
    G03275342Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. NOTE: Install a new IAC gasket.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • Use a new gasket.