Skylark V6-3100 3.1L VIN M SFI (1996)
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve: Service and Repair
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Remove the electrical connector from the idle air control valve.
2. Remove the idle air control valve attaching screws (2).
3. Remove the idle air control valve.
4. Remove the idle air control valve O-ring.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
NOTE: Before installing a new idle air control valve, measure the distance that the valve is extended. The measurement should be made from the
idle air control valve motor housing to end of the idle air control valve cone. The distance should be no greater than 28 mm (1-1/8 inch). If the idle
air control valve cone is extended too far, adjustment is required, otherwise, damage may occur when the idle air control valve is installed. Adjust
the idle air control valve by manually compressing the pintle to achieve the correct length.
1. Install the new idle air control O-Ring
2. Install the idle air control valve in the intake manifold.
3. Install the idle air control valve attaching screws (2) and tighten to 3.0 Nm (27 lb. in.).
4. Install the electrical connector to the idle air control valve.
5. The PCM will reset the idle air control valve whenever the ignition switch is turned ON, then OFF. Turn the ignition switch ON, then OFF.
6. Start the engine and allow the engine to reach operating temperature.
