I am trying to replace the air filter and clean the throttle body for the 1st time for my 05 pacifica. I was able to remove the two retaining screws but couldnt get the box pop out. It looks like I have the let the three retaining tabs clear their individual holding slots. If you know how, please let me know. Thanks.

 

It's a little stubborn. Loosen the hose clamps on air cleaner side and throttle body side. push the air cleaner cover towards the throttle body and down a little by those three tabs at the same time. the connection between the throttle body and cleaner is designed to give and allow you slide those tabs out. once the tabs are out it comes right off. Be easy on the throttle body cleaner, when spraying better to spray directly onto rag than inside throttle body.

 

Thanks. I was able to get the filter box removed. I also followed your advise on throttle body cleaning. No more sticking gas pedal!!! This is the most complicated air filter removal I ever done. lol

 

No problem always glad to help. Stumped me for few minutes the first time too. Next on my list motor mounts