Throttle Body: Removal: 3.7L

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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).

Remove air cleaner tube at throttle body.
Disconnect throttle body electrical connectors at IAC motor and TPS.
Remove all control cables from throttle body (lever) arm. Refer to ACCELERATOR PEDAL and THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE for removal/installation procedures.
Disconnect necessary vacuum lines at throttle body.
Remove 3 throttle body mounting bolts. See Fig 1.
Remove throttle body from intake manifold.
Check condition of old throttle body-to-intake manifold o-ring. See Fig 2.

Fig 1: Throttle Body Mounting Bolts - 3.7L V-6

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - THROTTLE BODY

2 - MOUNTING BOLTS (3)

Fig 2: Throttle Body O-Ring - 3.7L V-6

Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

1 - INTAKE MANIFOLD

2 - THROTTLE BODY O-RING