You might consider just replacing it. $40 at NAPA.

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> I've been having some typical problems with my Explorer not keeping
> idle. I've cleaned the IAC once ad it fixed it, for a while. The
> other night I had to just rev up the engine for a second to clear it
> out. Today I noticed its doing the same thing. Tried cleaning it and
> no luck this time. I did some more research on this NG and noticed
> someone said you need to unstick the valve with a small tool. My
> question is where exactly do I apply pressure to force the valve open?
> Is is somewhere inside the open "chamber" where the spring is located?
> Or is it on the otherside of the unit where I see a small silver
> indent?
>
> Thanks for any help,
>
> Jesse
>