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How do you find and clean an iac valve on a 1990 ford ranger?

1. Locate the IAC valve.

* The IAC valve is located on the intake manifold, just below the throttle body.

* It is a small, round, black or silver valve with a vacuum line attached to it.

2. Remove the IAC valve.

* Disconnect the vacuum line from the IAC valve.

* Use a wrench to loosen the two bolts that hold the IAC valve in place.

* Be careful not to drop the bolts.

* Remove the IAC valve from the intake manifold.

3. Clean the IAC valve.

* Spray the IAC valve with carburetor cleaner.

* Use a small brush to scrub the IAC valve clean.

*Be sure to clean the inside of the IAC valve, as well as the outside.

* Rinse the IAC valve with clean water.

* Allow the IAC valve to dry completely before reinstalling it.

* Reinstall IAC valve in reverse order of removal.