[flyingplatypus]

Update. So, I opened up the AFM and I'm pretty sure it was tightened up. I don't have a stock one to reference, but it felt pretty difficult to open up the air flap. Upon further inspection I found that two of the teeth on the spring apparatus had a white mark of paint between them. I am assuming that someone had tightened it and left this mark as a reference point if someone wanted to put it back. I sealed everything up and put it back, started up the car and it had a tough time hunting for idle, but it eventually settled. I had to leave for the airport before I had a chance to actually drive it. I will update again after I drive it to make sure everything is fixed.

Thanks everyone for the help!