Dodge Grand
Caravan Interior Door Panel Removal Guide
How to take off the interior door panels
of a 5th generation 2008-2014 Dodge Grand Caravan to upgrade the OEM speakers.
2013 Grand Caravan Door Panel |
Pry Out Trim Panel |
Door Handle Trim Piece |
This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the 5th generation or "Generation V" (2008, 2009, 2010,
2011, 2012, 2013 & 2014) Dodge Grand Caravan in taking off the
plastic interior door panels in order to upgrade the OEM speakers,
add soundproofing material, fix a faulty electric switch or replace
a broken power window motor. Owners of other Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep or RAM vehicles with similar interior door panels such as the Avenger, 200, 300, Town & Country, Challenger, Charger, Dart, Durango, Journey, Patriot, Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Compass, 1500, 2500, 3500, C/V Tradesman and ProMaster may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The tools needed to take off the door panel include a small flathead screwdriver, a Torx T20 star bit screwdriver, a large flathead screwdriver or an automotive panel removal tool, and a pair of needle nose pliers. To remove the OEM door speakers, you'll need a Torx T25 star bit screwdriver. |
||
|
||
Pry Out Screw Cover |
Screw Cover Removed |
Pry Off Sail Panel |
The first two steps
are to open the door and lower the power window all the way down. Then pry out the small rectangular shaped plastic trim piece behind the door opener handle with a small flathead screwdriver. Next pry out the screw cover at the bottom of the door pull well in the center of the armrest. Set the two trim panels aside in a safe place. |
||
Sail Panel Removed |
Remove Torx T-20 Screw |
Door Opener Handle Screw |
Move to the top
inner corner of the door panel and gently pry off the sail panel with the
small flathead screwdriver. On some vehicle models or trim levels the sail panel may also contain a tweeter speaker that needs to be disconnected. Set the sail panel aside with the other two plastic panels. Remove the screw behind the door opener handle by turning it counterclockwise with the Torx T20 star bit screwdriver. |
||
Remove Armrest Screw |
Arm Rest Screw Removed |
Pry Out Bottom Edge |
Remove the screw at
the bottom of the door pull well in the armrest by turning it
counterclockwise with the Torx T20 screwdriver. Insert a large flathead screwdriver or an automotive panel removal tool in between the bottom edge of the plastic door panel and the metal door frame. |
||
Pull Out Pop Rivets |
Lift Off Door Panel |
Tilt Top of Door Panel |
Firmly pry out the
plastic pop rivet friction fasteners at the bottom edge of the door panel. Continue pulling out the pop rivets all along the bottom edge and both sides of the door panel. Pull the door panel up and off the metal door frame. Tilt the top of the door panel towards yourself and support the bottom edge with your thighs. |
||
Press Release Button |
Disconnect Power Plug |
Door Opener Handle Cable |
Press the release tab on the green plastic electrical connector for the switch panel and pull it straight out of its socket. | ||
Squeeze Together Prongs |
Pull Out Plastic Collar |
Swing Out Cable |
Squeeze together the two white plastic prongs on the door opener handle cable and pull the collar out of the bracket. | ||
|
||
Remove Metal Cylinder |
Door Panel Removed |
Metal Door Frame |
Swing the cable out
away from yourself and lift the metal cylinder at the end out of its socket. Set the plastic door panel aside in a safe place. |
||
2 Screws, 3 Plastic Panels |
Speaker Torx T25 Screws |
4 Screws Removed |
The OEM door
speaker is held in place by four Torx T25 screws. Remove the screws by turning them counterclockwise. |
||
Pull Out OEM Speaker |
Disconnect Power Plug |
OEM Speaker Removed |
Pull the OEM
(original equipment manufacturer) speaker out of the door frame. Press the release tab on the white plastic power plug before sliding it straight out of its socket. The OEM speaker can be replaced with aftermarket speakers in the following sizes: 6"x 9", 7", 6.5" (6 1/2") and 5 1/4" (5.25"). I'd recommend purchasing new aftermarket speakers from Crutchfield since they usually include any necessary wiring adapters, harnesses or mounting brackets. If you'd like to reduce road noise, make your car quieter and improve the sound from your new speakers, I'd recommend installing some Dynamat Sound Deadener on to the metal door frame. It will help stop vibrations and rattles when you crank up the volume. |
||
Hold Panel Near Frame |
Green Plastic Power Plug |
Push In Switch Panel Plug |
To replace the door panel, hold it near the door frame and push in the green plastic power plug for the switch panel. | ||
Door Opener Handle Cable |
Re-Insert Metal Cylinder |
Push In White Plastic Collar |
Re-insert the metal cylinder at the end of the door opener cable in to its socket. | ||
Door Handle Cable Installed |
Insert Door Lock Stalk |
Line Up Friction Fasteners |
Push the white
plastic collar on the door opener handle cable in to the bracket until the
two prongs expand and hold it securely in place. Insert the door lock stalk at the top outer corner in to the hole in the door panel. Line up the pop rivet friction fasteners on the back of the door panel with their corresponding holes in the door frame. |
||
Tap In Pop Rivets |
Tighten T20 Screw |
T20 Armrest Screw |
Firmly tap in the
pop rivets all along the bottom edge and both sides of the door panel. Replace the screw behind the door opener handle by turning it clockwise with the Torx T20 screwdriver. Replace the screw at the bottom of the door pull well in the armrest by turning it clockwise with the Torx T-20 screwdriver. |
||
Push On Screw Cover |
Line Up Plastic Trim Piece |
Snap In Plastic Trim Panel |
Push the plastic
screw cover back in to place at the bottom of the door pull well in the
armrest. Snap in the plastic trim piece behind the door opener handle. |
||
Line Up Sail Panel |
Push On Sail Panel |
Door Panel Re-Installed |
Line up the
friction fasteners on the rear of the sail panel and push it back in to
place. Sit inside the vehicle, close the door and verify that the door lock stalk, door opener handle, power window switch and power door lock switch all work properly. For more, check out my other
Dodge Grand Caravan DIY Maintenance Guides. |
If you found this guide to be helpful,
please consider making a small donation by clicking on the PayPal.com
"Donate" button located to the right of this paragraph. Thank you!
(Note: I am not a registered charity. Donations are not tax deductible.) |
Copyright 2024 © PaulsTravelPictures.com
All Rights Reserved ®
Paul's Travel Pictures is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. |
Privacy Policy About Paul & Author Contact Info