Chrysler Town
& Country Door Panel Removal Guide
How to take off the interior door panels
of a revised fifth generation 2011 to 2014 Chrysler Town & Country minivan.
2012 Town & Country |
Trim Piece Behind Handle |
Pry Out Trim Panel |
This
automotive tutorial was specifically written to assist owners of the
revised 5th generation (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016) Chrysler Town &
Country in taking off the interior door panels in order to upgrade
the OEM speakers, add soundproofing material, replace the power
window motor, or fix a faulty electrical switch. Owners of related Chrysler Group minivan vehicles such as the Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Grand Voyager, Lancia Grand Voyager, Ram C/V Tradesman Cargo Van and the Volkswagen Routan may also find these DIY instructions to be helpful. The tools needed to remove the door panel include a small flathead screwdriver, a Torx T-20 star bit screwdriver, a flathead screwdriver or a plastic trim panel removal tool, and needle nose pliers. To remove the OEM door speaker, you'll need a Torx T-25 screwdriver. The power window motor screws are Torx T-30. |
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Screw Behind Cover |
Remove Torx T20 Screw |
Screw Cover Below Arm Rest |
The first step is
to pry out the small rectangular trim piece behind the door opener handle. I
was able to pull out the trim panel with my finger but you may need to use
the small flathead screwdriver. Remove the single screw behind the cover by turning it counter clockwise with the Torx T20 star bit screwdriver. Set the trim piece and the screw aside in a safe place. |
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Pry Out Trim Piece |
Remove Torx T-20 Screw |
2 Screws & 2 Trim Pieces |
The 2nd screw that
needs to be removed is underneath a rectangular trim panel just below in the
arm rest and near the door pull handle. Pry out the trim piece with the small flathead screwdriver. Remove the single screw under the cover by turning it counter clockwise with the Torx T20 screwdriver. Set the trim piece and the screw aside with the other parts. |
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Pull Off Sail Panel |
Insert Flathead Screwdriver |
Pull Out Pop Rivet Fasteners |
Then move to the
top inner corner of the door panel and gently pull off the sail panel. You
may need to pry it off with the small flathead screwdriver. On some models, the sail panel may contain a tweeter speaker that needs to be disconnected. Next move to the bottom of the panel and insert a flathead screwdriver or an automotive trim panel tool. Firmly pull out the bottom edge of the door panel to disengage the pop rivet friction fasteners. |
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White Plastic Pop Rivets |
Courtesy Step Light Plug |
Press Tab - Unplug Light |
Continue pulling
out the white plastic friction fasteners all along the bottom and sides of
the door panel. Press the release button on the white plastic power connector for the courtesy step light and pull it out. |
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Switch Panel Connector |
Press Tab - Remove Plug |
Lift Door Panel Off Frame |
Then disconnect the
green plastic electrical plug for the switch panel by pressing the release
button and pulling it straight out of the socket. Lift the plastic door panel up and off the metal door frame. Tilt the top of the door panel towards yourself while supporting the bottom with your thighs. |
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Door Opener Handle Cable |
Squeeze Together Two Prongs |
Pull Collar Out of Bracket |
To disconnect the
cable attached to the door opener handle mechanism, first squeeze together
the two white plastic prongs on the collar. Pull the white plastic collar out of the bracket and swing the cable out towards the door frame. |
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Lift Cylinder Out of Socket |
Door Panel Removed |
Metal Door Frame |
Lift the metal
cylinder at the end of the cable out of the socket. Now you can remove the door panel and set it aside in a safe place. |
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OEM Door Speaker |
Remove 4 Torx T-25 Screws |
Pull Off Speaker |
To replace the OEM
door speaker, remove the four Torx T25 screws by turning them counter
clockwise. Pull the speaker out of the door frame and press the release button on the power plug to disconnect it. The OEM door speaker can be replaced with 5 1/4" (5.25") or 6 1/2" (6.5") aftermarket speakers. I'd recommend purchasing new speakers from Crutchfield since they usually include any necessary wiring adapters or mounting brackets. The power window motor is held in place by three Torx T-30 screws. |
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Disconnect Power Plug |
Window Motor - Torx T30 |
Insert Metal Cylinder In Socket |
To replace the door
panel, hold it near the door frame and angle the top towards yourself while
supporting the bottom with your thighs. Insert the metal cylinder at the end of the door opener cable in to the socket. |
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Push Plastic Collar In Bracket |
Hang Door Panel On Frame |
Push In Switch Panel Plug |
Swing the cable
towards the panel and push the white plastic collar in to the hole in the
bracket. Guide the door lock stalk at the outer corner in to the hole in the panel. Lower the door panel down on to the lip of the metal door frame. Carefully raise the bottom of the panel and re-insert the green plastic switch panel electrical connector until it clicks in to place. |
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Connect Courtesy Step Light |
Line Up Friction Fasteners |
Tap Panel - Insert Pop Rivets |
Push in the white
plastic power plug for the courtesy step light bulb near the bottom of the
panel. Line up the white plastic pop rivet friction fasteners on the rear of the panel with their corresponding plastic grommets in the metal door frame. Firmly tap the bottom edge and two sides of the door frame to fully insert the pop rivet fasteners. |
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Replace Arm Rest Screw |
Push In Trim Screw Cover |
Replace Door Handle Screw |
Replace the screw
below the arm rest and tighten it by turning it clockwise with the Torx T-20
screwdriver. Push the rectangular trim cover back in place over the screw. Insert the screw behind the door opener handle and tighten it with the Torx T20 screwdriver. |
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Snap In Handle Screw Cover |
Push On Sail Panel |
Door Panel Replaced |
Push in the
rectangular trim piece behind the door opener handle to cover the screw. Replace the sail panel at the top inner corner of the door panel. Get in to the vehicle, close the door, and check that the door opener handle, door lock stalk, power window switch, and power door locks switch are all working properly. For more,
check out my other
Chrysler Town & Country Repair & Maintenance Guides. |
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