Dodge Repair: window repair, dodge grand caravan, screw heads


Question
QUESTION: How do you open the driver side door panel to replace the window regulator. Can you send me a diagram on how to do this.

ANSWER: I can describe the procedure but there are no pictures to illustrate how it's done. But without knowing what year, make and model vehicle you are working on I can't really help you.

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QUESTION: It is a 2000 Dodge Grand Caravan.

Answer
Door Panel Removal

Remove the plug and remove screw attaching door pull cup to inner door panel.
Remove switch bezel and disconnect power window/memory switch.
Remove screws attaching trim panel to door from below map pocket.
If equipped, remove window crank.  
Remove screw holding door trim to door panel from behind inside latch release handle .
Disengage clips attaching door trim to door frame around perimeter of panel.
Lift trim panel upward to disengage flange from inner belt molding at top of door.
Tilt top of trim panel away from door to gain access to latch linkage.
Disengage clip attaching linkage rod to inside latch release handle (INSIDE DOOR HANDLE LINKAGE).
Separate linkage rod from latch handle.
Disconnect the power door switch, courtesy lamp electrical connectors.
Remove front door trim panel from vehicle.


Window regulator removal

Remove watershield.  
Remove inner belt molding.
Remove door glass.
Disconnect wire connector from power window motor.
Loosen screws attaching front and rear window guide rails to inner door panel (FRONT DOOR POWER WINDOW).
Remove screw heads on guide rails from key hole slots in inner door panel.
Remove fasteners attaching motor/housing to inner door panel.
Remove regulator from inner door panel (FRONT DOOR POWER WINDOW).
Extract rear guide rail through inner door panel rear access hole (FRONT DOOR POWER WINDOW).
Extract front guide rail through front access hole.