Air Cut Valve (Q45 With Traction Control System)

1992 Infiniti M30 2D ConvertibleSECTION Air Cut Valve (Q45 With Traction Control System)
  1. Remove air cut valve. Place valve, gasket side up, in about one inch of 32°F (0°C) water. DO NOT wet gasket. Blow through air inlet. Air should pass easily.
  2. Heat water to warmer than 122°F (50°C). Blow through air inlet. Almost no air should pass. If valve does not function as specified, replace valve.
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