How to remove a 2013 and up Grand Caravan (Town & Country) rear sliding door panel with ease!
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@5jjt5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to post this experience. I'm looking for videos on how to disassemble the interior of my 2012 to look for bad wiring, and have only found a few videos, with yours being one of the few. So, again, thank you.
@jsopala5 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@Mrtomgoose6 жыл бұрын
With your help, I removed the trim panel, forced the lock rod several times, now it works properly. I will leave the trim panel open and make sure if I need to replace the lock module. Thanks again!
@jsopala6 жыл бұрын
That's great. It sounds like you got lucky!
@stephenhowe94255 жыл бұрын
You saved me money and stress. Thanks so much! This also works on 2016 TandC for anyone wondering. Lock would not disengage. Got the panel off and pulled back and forth on the rod enough where it all works fine again. Under an hour total in and out!
@jsopala5 жыл бұрын
Sweet. Glad I could help.
@PianoExpressAshburn5 жыл бұрын
How did you get the panel off without the door being able to open? We are in the same position.
@jsopala5 жыл бұрын
@@PianoExpressAshburn After you unscrew the door handle bolt PULL AS HARD AS YOU CAN from the bottom. Good luck.
@Adi-S4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, yes I was wondering!!!
@Dirkanador4 жыл бұрын
@@PianoExpressAshburn I kept hitting the unlock button on the key fob and pushing the manual unlock button on the door till it unlocked.
@mikegiambrone30073 жыл бұрын
Hey Joe, I just had to Thankyou for your instructional video on how to remove and replace my passenger side door actuator in my 2016 town & country. I bought the actuator when it started buzzing. After about a year it crapped out and locked in the closed position and wouldn’t operate. I watched all the videos but yours was the most comprehensive. I got a price of at least $750 from the Chrysler dealer so I said screw it let’s get it done. Well I don’t know how long it took you but it took me about 12.5 man hours. Plus I needed the help of my wife to get the door latch unit back into place and rear window guide. I guess if you have a procedure guide from Chrysler it’s smoother but, what a bitch if a job. You guys who have older dodge/Chrysler vans with no rear window have it made. I probably made every mistake I could make but I got her done and it’s working perfectly. Thanks again for going through the trouble Joe - If you are ever in Phoenix please let me buy you a few beers. Thanks brother.
@r.a.56253 жыл бұрын
Hi I have the same buzzing sound on 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan left sliding door. It is the basic trim and it doesn’t have a power window and door is a manual. I wonder if it is the same procedure to replace that buzzing actuator. If that requires a 12 hour job i cannot do that I think. Thank you.
@mikegiambrone30073 жыл бұрын
@@r.a.5625 if you ‘Don’t’ have power windows in your sliding door than it’s a piece of cake and shouldn’t take more than 1-2 hrs. You can probably remove and replace the actuator (bought mine on amazon - make sure you have an exact match and the right side. Definitely DIY. Check some of the other videos and you may find your exact vehicle.
@easierthisway44313 жыл бұрын
Mike try this one next time. Don't need to pull the door apart. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rr2kfMiQ3buVZmQ.html
@charleslonghat4583 Жыл бұрын
Perfect video.. quick & straight to the point...
@josephsopala7642 Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help.
@je26182 жыл бұрын
Thank you. This is one of the best video ive ever seen. You made people life easy. Your simply the best! Cheers my friend!
@Adi-S4 жыл бұрын
Thank You, just what I was looking for!
@spencerhill52622 жыл бұрын
removing that little weird black thing is a bit more challenging when your windows are fixed
@MODOORTEK Жыл бұрын
Thanks Brother! Don't drop the screw in the door .... as the screw drops 🤣🤣🤣
@SuburbanBeard Жыл бұрын
not all heroes wear capes
@jsopala Жыл бұрын
That's funny. I'm glad it helped.
@SuburbanBeard Жыл бұрын
@@jsopala you have the only video explaining how to do it!!
@josephjensen66963 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video!
@Vlad-iu7yw2 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
@Mrtomgoose6 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Thank you! I am going to remove my right hand sliding door trim.
@jsopala6 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help.
@_TokyoJoe_9 ай бұрын
Thank you for this 🙏
@josephsopala76429 ай бұрын
You’re welcome.
@MrAnimefox3 жыл бұрын
The torx next to the door handle for me is a T20
@joshuaglaude15496 ай бұрын
Yours just popped right off. Mine won't pop off at all. Pretty sure one of the clips broke, the rest won't budge.
@josephsopala76426 ай бұрын
Some models have another screw under the center door handle. Check that out
@joshuaglaude15496 ай бұрын
@@josephsopala7642 I'll check that out. Butt I've looked all around for another screw. I've ordered she actual plastic pry bars made for the job. See how that works
@tjlambaes5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jso!
@kaylagiven5385 Жыл бұрын
thank you!! Life saver :)
@dkaw17 жыл бұрын
I'm working on a 2011 & everything was just as you showed it except there seem to be plastic clips in the middle of the door panel and know way to get them apart.
@jsopala7 жыл бұрын
Mine had no clips just velcro in the center. Could you post a photo of your panel? There may be a hidden screw somewhere but I doubt it. If not PULL HARDER!
@seismicsine72012 жыл бұрын
Same here
@Ceasar917063 жыл бұрын
Gracias… very informative
@elsaint76572 жыл бұрын
Good job
@PianoExpressAshburn5 жыл бұрын
What if you can't get the door open? Our door is locked shut and the lock is stuck. Is there way to manually get it open?
@jsopala5 жыл бұрын
Try disconnecting both battery leads for 5 minutes. Reconnect and see if that resets the door lock. If not then remove the outter panel and wiggle that latch back and forth to unlock then try pulling the release cables to pop the door open. Good luck.
@Dirkanador4 жыл бұрын
I kept hitting the unlock button on the key fob and pushing the manual unlock button on the door till it unlocked.
@gavincross15 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@jsopala5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@wale83085 жыл бұрын
Thank you...
@du5t1nd884 жыл бұрын
My door is stuck closed though and stuck in the lock position I have tried everything they said it's the actuator ....and that there are pieces that break easily when taking this apart....no clue what they are talking about honestly....this video would be super helpful...if I could open it....so I'll give it at thumbs up...if you have any advice send it my way
@tonyd5064 жыл бұрын
Have you tried to manually unlock the door from the inside?
@jsopala4 жыл бұрын
Once you get the cover panel off there is a long latch link that you can move with your hand manually to unlock the door. Follow the first steps of the video until you see all the cables. Good luck.
@Dirkanador4 жыл бұрын
I kept hitting the unlock button on the key fob and pushing the manual unlock button on the door till it unlocked.
@East7West94 ай бұрын
like for dropping T15 in the door panel and owning it
@AlejoConejo-vb8ln2 жыл бұрын
Yes but how do you take off the black panel UNDER the main panel??
@josephsopala76422 жыл бұрын
That’s in the extended video… kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fryfl5aisd6Zdmg.html
@AlejoConejo-vb8ln2 жыл бұрын
@@josephsopala7642 Thank you! It was a 4-hour nightmare but I made it!
@JuanPerez-xi9zj5 жыл бұрын
Thank
@jsopala5 жыл бұрын
You're Welcome.
@kmhensley214 жыл бұрын
Is this the way to do it if the door won’t open at all?
@jsopala4 жыл бұрын
If the door doesn't open because it is locked. Try resetting the relay by disconnecting (wait 4 minutes) and reconnecting the battery. Good luck.
@Dirkanador4 жыл бұрын
I kept hitting the unlock button on the key fob and pushing the manual unlock button on the door till it unlocked.