Air Control Valve

GENERAL INFORMATION

"PHASE I" MODELS: The Air Control Valve is installed under the intake manifold.

Before removing it, disconnect the negative battery cable.

Removal and installation

PROCEDURE

1. To improve access, apply the parking brake, then raise the front of the vehicle and support it on stands. Access to the valve is then possible from above and below.

2. Disconnect the valve electrical connector, then release the retaining clamps and disconnect the vacuum hoses and coolant hoses. Immediately plug the coolant hose openings to prevent coolant leakage.

3. Unscrew and remove the mounting bolts, then remove the valve from the intake manifold.

4. Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.

"PHASE II" MODELS: The Air Control Valve is installed on the left side of the intake manifold, slightly below the Idle Air Adjusting Unit.

Before removing it, disconnect the negative battery cable.

Air Control Valve – "Phase II" models

1. Vacuum hoses

2. Mounting bolts

Removal and installation

PROCEDURE

1. Remove the upper intake manifold section, following the instructions in steps 20–25 of subsection 6.3.2.13.

2. Release the clamps and disconnect both vacuum hoses from the valve.

3. Unscrew and remove the mounting bolts, then remove the valve from the intake manifold.

4. Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal.