How to replace the sliding door lock actuator on a 2016 Chrysler Town and Country. This also applies to all 2008-2016 Town and Country or 2008-2020 Dodge Grand Caravans.
Shorter version (by almost 7 minutes). I edited the original video and cut out a lot of redundant stuff and added a bit of voiceover near the end.
The Chrysler dealer quoted me about $1,300 after tax ($Cdn). Local mechanics were asking for a bit lower, but still over $1,000. They all said the latch assembly needed to be changed out. However, the lock actuator is usually the source of the problem and can cost as low as $25 for the part. If you do this job yourself you could save a lot of money. I paid extra, about $75 for a Dorman lock actuator from Amazon.
I would like to cite/acknowledge the following you tubers for their videos. I watched some of their videos multiple times. Without these videos I would have never been able/willing to perform this task myself.
- Julio Nino
- Adam & Christine Kloostra
- Easier this way
- Joe Sopala
- Chasing Profits
- Online Mechanic Tips (JT)
- 1FNJO
Window Removal
- Joe Beermaster
Note: I cut the part out where I waffle between removing, not removing and then removing the window. Lesson, removing the window makes it easier, but be careful about not damaging the appliqué clips! You will need double sided mounting tape to reattach this part to the door.
Note2: I edit in where I explain removing, thoroughly scrapping the old tape off and cleaning with alcohol and then reattaching the appliqué using OEM double sided automotive tape as it was not seated properly. Take the added appliqué work into account if you want to remove the window rather than following other methods.