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How to Replace Idle Air Control Valve 2001-07 Ford Taurus

Created on: 2014-05-14

If the air control valve needs to be replaced, watch this video and learn how to do this simple repair yourself

  1. step 1 :Removing the Idle Air Control Valve
    • Push the tab on the control valve harness and pull it free
    • Remove the two 8mm bolts from the control valve
    • Lift the control valve up and off
  2. step 2 :Installing the New Idle Air Control Valve
    • Insert the control valve to the intake manifold
    • Tighten the two 8mm bolts onto the control valve
    • Reconnect the control valve harness

Tools needed

  • 8mm Socket

    Ratchet

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Hi, I'm Don from 1A Auto. I hope this how-to video helps you out, and the next time you need a part for your vehicle, think of 1AAuto.com. Thanks.

In this video, we're going to show you how to replace the idle air control valve on this 2001 Ford Taurus. It's the same parts and similar process on these Taurus cars from 2001 to 2007. The items you'll need for this includes a new idle air control valve from 1AAuto.com and an 8mm socket and ratchet.

Your idle air control valve is located right here. Just push the tab on this harness and pull it free. Then remove these two 8mm bolts. Lift the control valve up and off.

Take your new one and push it into place. Replace those two 8mm bolts. We'll just fast-forward as Don tightens those up. Reconnect your harness, and you're all set.

We hope this video helps you out. Brought to you by www.1AAuto.com, your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the Internet. Please feel free to call us toll-free, 888-844-3393. We're the company that's here for you on the Internet and in person.

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