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Bypass Air Control (BAC) Valve

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Remove BAC valve from throttle body. Let valve cool. Place air valve in water at temperature greater than 176°F (80°C) or heat with heat gun. Plunger should move outward. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Identifying BAC Valve
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