Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN 3 Flex Fuel (2002)
Sliding Door Hold-Open Latch: Procedures
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the appropriate side door trim panel. Refer to the Body section for the procedure.
3. Remove the weather shield if necessary Refer to the Body section for the procedure.
Fig.6 Removing Latch Retaining Bolts
4. Open the side door all the way and remove the door latch retaining bolts.
5. Partially close the door and pull the latch assembly out of the side door inner panel.
6. Disconnect all electrical connectors leading to the latch assembly.
7. Disconnect the inside and outside handle cables from the latch assembly. Refer to the Body Section of the service manual for the procedure.
8. Disconnect the hold open latch cable from the latch assembly Refer to the Body Section of the service manual for the procedure.
9. Disconnect lock actuator link rod from the latch assembly
10. Remove the latch assembly from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the latch assembly in the vehicle. Be certain all latch mounted components are installed on the replacement latch assembly. If not, transfer
components from the old latch to the new latch assembly.
2. Connect the lock actuator link rod on the latch assembly.
3. Connect the hold open latch cable on the latch assembly. Refer to the procedure in this section for detailed instructions.
4. Connect the inside and outside handle cables on the latch assembly. Refer to the procedure in the Body section for detailed instructions.
5. Connect all electrical connectors leading to the latch assembly
6. With assistance from another person, position the side door and install the door latch retaining bolts. Torque to 10 - 12 Nm (100 in. lbs.).
7. Install the weathershield if necessary. Refer to the procedure in the Body section for detailed instructions.
8. Install the appropriate side door trim panel. Refer to the procedure in the Body section for detailed instructions.
9. Connect the negative battery cable.