Completed this yesterday on a 2005 Grand Caravan, purchased the actuator on amazon for $17.00, could not find a T 15 torx screwdriver separate so I bought a 6 piece set of magnetized screwdrivers. This video made it pretty easy, just that you can't sit to work it, and your too high kneeling (oh, my back, can you say ibeprofin?),the top right panel fastener is a bugger to get to release, the vapor barrier would not stay back in place, used painters tape to hold it before replacing door panel. Thanks for this video, not sure if I would have attempted the task without it. I measured for the drill hole, came out dead on. To lengthen the life of all 4 actuators I recommend turning off the automatic lock on forward motion locking function (see manual) IF you feel it is safe to do so (no children). Now I am subscribed.

Showing that the replacement actuator is bigger than original saved me a lot of trouble. But its much easier to take the whole locking mechanism out to replace the motor. Great video, thanks.

Best video on the net,,,, Just bought my van and both drive and passenger are doing the exact same thing.... I'm a rip the panels off and get these done this weekend. Thank you

Very helpful video that made for an easy job. The third tip from Ivan is a great addition: DON'T DRILL! I used a #30 torx to remove the three screws around the door lock at the back of the door. The whole assembly comes out so there is no need to drill or worry about dropping the small screw. With the assembly out, everything is easy to see and access. That is by far the best way to go.

Excellent presentation. Made fixing the lock on my 2005 Caravan easy. Thank you.

Thank you, saved me a huge amount of time. Done in 20 minutes. Used 3/8 drill bit.

thanks for your video. it's helped me understand and solve why my door was not unlocking anymore. good and in depth instructions. just what I needed for a noob to fix.

2017 Pacifica same part. Complete overhaul inside doors. Need to take 2 panels of net to latch inside, covers 3 - 10mm bolts, then toward the back, instead of drilling hole, there is a 4 bolt panel. Also need to take out 3 T-30(?) torx from lock so the entire assembly slides out. 1 15mm torx holds the part in place. DO NOT BEND THE METAL WIRE. Just take that part slow

Thanks. 2004 Town & Country drilled and replaced the actuator today. THIS video is it. Dorman part at O'Reiley for $60.

thank you for in depth video, really easy to follow and some top tips to make the job even easier.

One of the best made videos I've ever seen. I can to this!

Nice video. I didn't have a magnetized torx driver so I jammed a towel inside the door. Good thing because the screw fell. Extremely easy job.

Recommend plastic pry tools, care/finesse when drilling (and always), clean greasy hand ✋ marks off when finished (try to avoid them to begin with)

🙂🙂 w przeciwieństwie do europejskich wózków to T&C jest ogólnie proste w naprawie dzięki czemu można troszke pieniędzy zaoszczędzić..👍

Thanks for your video,help me to fix my van door and also thank you for put the part number very helpful in my case

Nicely explained, thank you!

Lucky you. Mine are jamming so bad I can't even unlock the door by pulling the knob up. That's stuck too!

Great video. Hope you keep at it.

Nicely done!. I appreciate the tips as well. Great info.

Are you a teacher by profession??? If not you should be! Thanks so much!!!

Excellent !! Makes me think even I can do it.. thank you

Worked perfectly, thanks.

good tips, well done video... thanks!

Thanks Jim ! 8)

dont have #30 torx to remove outer screws so drilled-you can press the actuator body towards you -pressing it against the panel as you slowly unscrew thereby leaving no space for the screw to fall.....

Gotta do this to my 05 Dodge Grand 🚐

Very informative. I have a question. If I just disconnect the rod.. can I just make the door manual unlock/lock? The poormans fix atm..

Replaced mine and it moves, but still not letting the door open. It wasn't locking before I replaced it ???? It has to be in the cables ???

What is this hangup everyone has with the sliding doors? How about the regular doors? I can not find what I need.

I have a 2012 TC and having the same issue. Everything is out except for the last panel and I cannot open the door. I tried opening it “manually” with no such luck! Does anybody know how? Greatly appreciated.

I cant get my door open manually or electrically

How did the manufacture get to that screw?

What’s the vin

your having a laugh if you can change the actuator with out removing the lock ! star drive long extension undo three bolts - go inside and carefully pull out lock with all the cables remove actuator - unlug and undo 1 retraining screw small star drive - replace actuator ,,,,, now replace lock - to keep lock in place - duct tape on drive cables to keep lock in place - while go out side and put three screws holding lock back in .

Can't watch it all. Should have turned off that fuckin' radio!