Air damper assembly mounted on inlet pipe inlet flange
The damper is controlled by an electric motor.
The engine ECM controls the position of the butterfly valve.
Disconnect the negative battery terminal
Loosen the duct clamp
Disconnect the air duct from the air damper pipe
Squeeze the latch and disconnect the wiring harness block from the air damper actuator connector
We unscrew the three bolts securing to the intake pipe and remove the air damper assembly
Using a solvent, carefully clean the air damper assembly (do not immerse in solvent) and blow with compressed air.
Check the sealing surfaces for cracks and other damage.
Replacing the O-ring and installing the assembly.
The tightening torque of the fastening bolts is 10 Nm.