MrBlonde

some body please help i am trying to clean out my Idle Air Control Valve
and i have everything off but the throttle body it just wont come off i have the 4 10mm bolts off the cables off all the hoses. if any body has anything i would appreciate it. i have searched everywhere.

01tl4tl

check this thread on removing intake- it also shows how to get the TB off the manifold
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156252

MrBlonde

thats the one i printed out and did everything it said and it just wont come off do i need to pry it or what it just wont budge.

MrBlonde

the throtle body on the 99 and the 2002 type-s is different.

ACTL1999

I had same problem over a year ago w/ my 99TL, TB seemed fused onto IM, ended up removing the upper IM w/ TB attached. Had to clear the EGR port anyway.

It would not separate even when I tried to chisle with hammer and screw driver, (w/ the 2 bolts and 2 nuts removed).

Juliet

when i took the TB off my friends 02, i tapped it with a rubber mallet around where it meets the manifold and it loosened up. could aslo try a screwdriver/chisel in the gap to try and force them apart.

fsttyms1

There is no need to take the TB off. You can remove the 2 screws that hold the IAC on with a little patience.

If you feel the need to remove the TB you will need a new gasket. The TB is just stuck on because of the gasket. If you take a putty knife and start slipping it between the 2 (tapping on it with a hammer to get it between) it will start to separate.