Dodge Repair: Difficulty removing throttle body from 2000 Dodge Dakota 3.9L V6, powertrain control module, throttle cables


Question
QUESTION: I can't completely remove the throttle body from my truck. I can remove the cover, electrical connectors, and bolts without much difficulty. The problem I am having is what to disconnect or remove on the left side where the throttle cables and bracket is. What do I do to finish taking it out??

I am asking because the truck shakes when I turn on the A/C and usually quits shaking shortly after turning it off. Sometimes it doesn't stop though or will start shaking without turning the A/C on. I cleaned out the throttle body some without completely removing it, but I couldn't completely clean it and I wanted to clean the IAC as well. Is there another part that should be cleaned besides the TB and the IAC?

THANK YOU!

ANSWER: your issue would be with the ac compressor  not a throttle body

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QUESTION: Oh, okay. I was going by an answer on Yahoo Answers because I'm not knowledgeable about engines.
Does the A/C compressor need to be replaced or is it most likely just the pulley?
Also, could you still tell me about removing the TB? I ask because what I saw was really dirty (truck has 180k miles).

Thanks for the help.

Answer
THROTTLE BODY - 3.9/5.2/5.9L ENGINES
A (factory adjusted) set screw is used to mechanically limit the position of the throttle body throttle plate. Never attempt to adjust the engine idle speed using this screw. All idle speed functions are controlled by the powertrain control module (PCM)

REMOVAL
Remove the air duct at throttle body.
Disconnect throttle body electrical connectors at MAP sensor, IAC motor and TPS Sensor Electrical Connectors - 3.9/5.2/5.9L Engines - Typical
Remove vacuum line at throttle body.
Remove all control cables from throttle body (lever) arm. Refer to the Accelerator Pedal and Throttle Cable section of this group for additional information.
Remove four throttle body mounting bolts Throttle Body Mounting Bolts - 3.9/5.2/5.9L Engines - Typical
Remove throttle body from intake manifold.
Discard old throttle body-to-intake manifold gasket.
INSTALLATION
Clean the mating surfaces of the throttle body and the intake manifold.
Install new throttle body-to-intake manifold gasket.
Install throttle body to intake manifold.
Install four mounting bolts. Tighten bolts to 23 N·m (200 in. lbs.) torque.
Install control cables.
Install vacuum line to throttle body.
Install electrical connectors.
Install air duct at throttle body.