removing throttle body
 

I've gotten the 4 bolts off on the TB but am having difficulty removing the connections on the left side (idle control valve?)...seems to be attached with 2 bolts and 2 screws. The screws may be stripped. Any suggestions on how to get that off, or if it's even necessary to get that off in order to thoroughly clean the TB?

check pedro's garage http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site_3/Clean_the_Throttle_Body.html

I have. After removing the 4 bolts attached to the TB, which I've done, Pedro doesn't offer any in depth advice about how to remove the remaining connections. The right side connection is simply a hose clamp, I believe I can get that off. The problem I'm having is undoing the screws/bolts on the left of the TB.

I've read all the threads on here and renntech about removing the TB. I'm looking for just some specific advice on how to disconnect the idle control valve so I can finally pull this sucker all the way out to clean it.

The screws are stripped on the idle control valve so I couldn't remove the TB entirely. However, I was able to clean most of it and then reassemble everything. Since the car still works, I'll consider this a success.