Solenoids & Solenoid Valves

1997 Ford Mustang GT, 2D Convertible, StandardSECTION Solenoids & Solenoid Valves
SOLENOIDS & SOLENOID VALVES

Component Component Location
Air Injection Reaction Bypass (AIRB) Solenoid In right front fender, near foglight.
EGR Vacuum Regulator (EVR) Solenoid (3.8L) On right rear of engine, rear of throttle body. See Figure.
EGR Vacuum Regulator (EVR) Solenoid (4.6L) Inside right fender, above tire splash panel. See Figure.
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve (3.8L) In right rear of engine compartment, beside A/C accumulator. See Figure.
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve (4.6L) In right rear of engine compartment, beside A/C accumulator. See Figure.
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve (3.8L) On top rear of engine, above valve cover. See Figure.
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve (4.6L) On top right side of engine, forward of throttle body assembly. See Figure.
Shift Lock Actuator On steering column, near ignition switch. See Figure.
Trunk Lid Release Solenoid On center rear of trunk lid, on latch assembly. See Figure.
RENDER: 1.0x

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