2005 CHRYSLER CARAVAN fold seats

(3) Roll carpet forward under instrument panel
(Fig. 8).
(4) Install push pins fasteners through carpet and
grommet into floor to attach carpet to floor in front
seat area.
(5) Pull wire harnesses through the carpet as
needed.
(6) Smooth out the carpet and allowing weld studs
to go all the way through the carpet.
(7) Install rear push pins fasteners attaching rear
of carpet.
(8) Place third row carpet cover into position and
press clips into position (Fig. 9).
(9) Slide the carpet under the quarter trim panel
into position.
(10) Install lower B-pillar trim covers.
(11) Install sliding door sill plates. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/SLIDING DOOR SILL PLATE -
INSTALLATION).
(12) Install front carpet trim ring and cover (Fig.
7). (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/CARPETS TRIM
RING AND COVER - INSTALLATION)
(13) Install seat belt anchors at the passenger side
B-pillar and driver side C-pillars
(14) Install kick plate and heel pad at the gas
pedal
(15) Install winch plug (spare tire winch) (Fig. 6).
(16) Install front cowl panels and sill plates.
(17) Install heel blocker (plastic block below accel-
erator pedal).
(18) Install the floor console base tray and discon-
nect wire connector from the base tray. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/FLOOR CONSOLE BASE TRAY -
INSTALLATION).
(19) Install instrument panel lower console. (Refer
to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/STORAGE
BIN - INSTALLATION).
(20) Install front seats. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT - REMOVAL).
(21) Install floor mats.CARPET TRIM RING AND
COVER - FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Move front seats to the full forward position.
(2) Fold the second row seats into the floor.
(3) Remove the load floor plugs (Fig. 10).
(4) Remove the ten weld nuts.
(5) Open door covers (Fig. 11).
(6) Remove the four inter weld nuts (Fig. 12).
(7) Raise the front trim ring and cover up off of
the weld studs and remove from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place front trim ring and cover assembly into
position.
(2) Open door covers (Fig. 11).
(3) Install the four inter weld nuts (Fig. 12).
(4) Close door covers.
(5) Install the ten weld nuts (Fig. 10).
(6) Install the eight load floor plugs.
(7) Open the second row seats into position.
(8) Move front seats to the position.
23 - 84 INTERIORRS
CARPETS - FOLD-IN-FLOOR (Continued)

Fig. 12 FRONT COVER ASSEMBLY
1 - SEATS IN THE FOLD-IN-FLOOR POSITION
2 - INTER WELD NUTS (4)3 - ISO DOOR
4 - TEATHER STRAP TO OPEN MID & REAR DOORS
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COWL TRIM (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Place sill plate in position on vehicle.
(2) Align engage hook tabs at end of liftgate sill
plate to D-pillar trim.
(3) Engage hidden clips to hold sill plate to liftgate
door opening sill.
QUARTER TRIM BOLSTER
REMOVAL
The speaker grille in the quarter trim panel is not
removable. The trim panel must be removed to ser-
vice the speaker.
(1) Disengage hidden clips attaching trim bolster
to quarter trim panel.
(2) Remove quarter trim panel from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
The speaker grille in the quarter trim bolster is
not removable. The trim bolster must removed to ser-
vice the speaker.
(1) Place quarter trim bolster in position on vehi-
cle.
(2) Engage hook retainer attaching front of trim
bolster to quarter trim panel, if applicable.
(3) Engage hidden clips attaching trim bolster to
quarter trim panel.
REAR FLOOR TUB CARPETS
INSERT - FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Open liftgate.
(2) Remove liftgate sill plate. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/LIFTGATE SILL PLATE - REMOVAL).
(3) Fold third row seats in to floor well.
(4) Using a trim stick, unclip anchor molding (Fig.
28).(5) Remove two screws attaching front edge of
floor tub carpet.
(6) Fold seat back into the upright position.
(7) Remove nuts attaching third row seat lower
trim cover (Fig. 29)
(8) Lift rear tub carpet insert out of floor well (Fig.
30).
(9) Remove tub insert from vehicle
Fig. 27 LIFTGATE SILL PLATE
1 - LIFTGATE SILL PLATE
2 - LIFTGATE SILL
Fig. 28 ANCHOR MOLDING
1 - 2-WAY CLIPS INTO SEAT FRAME
2 - 4-WAY LOCATING PINS (2)
3 - FRONT SEAT ANCHOR MOLDING
Fig. 29 REAR SEAT TRIM COVER
1 - PLASTIC NUTS ON WELD STUDS
2 - LOWER TRIM COVER
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LIFTGATE SILL PLATE (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Place rear tub carpet insert into position on
weld studs (Fig. 30).
(2) Slip carpet edges under quarter trim panel.
(3) Install nuts attaching third row seat lower trim
cover (Fig. 29). Follow the tightening sequence.
(4) Fold third row seats in to floor well.
(5) Install two screws attaching front edge of floor
tub carpet.
(6) Place anchor molding into position push on
clips to lock (Fig. 28).
(7) Remove liftgate sill plate. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
INTERIOR/LIFTGATE SILL PLATE - INSTALLA-
TION).
(8) Close liftgate.
REAR HEADER TRIM
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage hidden clips holding trim to rear
header (Fig. 31).
(2) Separate rear header trim from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place rear header trim in position on vehicle.
(2) Align guide pins on trim to holes in header.
(3) Engage hidden clips to hold trim to rear
header.
(4) Engage interlock tabs at D-pillar trim.
REAR HVAC LOUVER
REMOVAL
(1) Using a trim stick (C-4755), pry edge of louver
from bezel.
(2) Remove HVAC louver from bezel.
(3) Using a trim stick, pry lower edge of HVAC
bezel away from headlining (Fig. 32).
(4) Remove louver from vehicle.
Fig. 30 REAR FLOOR TUB CARPET INSERT
1 - REAR TUB
2- TAB ON SIDE OF CARPET IN WHEELHOUSE AREA
3 - REAR TUB CARPET
4 - LOAD THROUGH LIFTGATE OPENING
Fig. 31 REAR HEADER TRIM
1 - REAR HEADER
2 - GUIDE PINS
3 - CLIPS
Fig. 32 REAR HVAC LOUVER
1 - HEVAC DUCT
2 - REAR HEVAC LOUVER
3 - HEADLINING
4 - CLIP
23 - 96 INTERIORRS
REAR FLOOR TUB CARPETS INSERT - FOLD-IN-FLOOR (Continued)

(4) Remove bolt attaching second row seat belt,
anchor to quarter on short wheel base vehicle.
(5)
Disengage hidden clips attaching trim to D-pillar.
(6) Remove D-pillar trim panel from D-pillar.
(7) Disconnect speaker wire connector, if equipped.
(8) Pass second row seat belt, if equipped, through
slot in trim panel on short wheel base vehicle.
(9) Remove D-pillar trim from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position D-pillar trim on vehicle.
(2) Pass second row seat belt, if equipped, through
slot in trim panel on short wheel base vehicle.
(3) Connect speaker wire connector to speaker, if
equipped.
(4) Align locating pins on backside of trim panel to
mating holes in D-pillar.
(5) Engage hidden clips attaching trim to D-pillar.
(6) Install screws attaching trim panel to attach-
ing bracket on short wheel base vehicle.
(7) Install quarter trim bolster on short wheel base
vehicle.
(8) Install bolt to attach second row seat belt, if
equipped, anchor to quarter on short wheel base
vehicle. Tighten all seat belt bolts to 39 N´m (29 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(9) Install second row seat belt turning loop on
long wheel base vehicle.
(10) Install liftgate sill plate.
(11) Install rear header trim cover.
SECOND ROW FLOOR TUB
CARPET INSERT - FOLD-IN-
FLOOR
REMOVAL
(1) Move both front seats to the full forward posi-
tion.(2) Fold second row seats into the floor well.
(3) Remove rear carpet ring and cover from vehi-
cle. (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/REAR CARPET
RING AND COVER ASSEMBLY - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove second row seat from vehicle. Repeat
operation for other side, if necessary.
(5) Remove second row floor tub insert(s) from
vehicle (Fig. 35).
INSTALLATION
(1) Place second row floor tub insert(s) into posi-
tion (Fig. 35).
(2) Place seat(s) into position and install seat.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/SEATS/SEAT - INSTALLA-
TION). Repeat operation for other side, if necessary.
(3) Install rear carpet ring and cover position.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/REAR CARPET
RING AND COVER - INSTALLATION).
(4) Open second row seats into the upright posi-
tion.
(5) Move both front seats to the normal position.
SLIDING DOOR SILL PLATE
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage hidden clips holding sill plate to
sliding door opening sill.
(2) Disengage hooks holding outside edge of sill
plate to door sill (Fig. 36).
(3) Remove sill plate from vehicle.
Fig. 34 REAR VIEW MIRROR
1 - MIRROR
2 - WINDSHIELD
Fig. 35 SECOND ROW FLOOR TUB INSERT
1 - WELD STUDS
2 - RIGHT TUB INSERT
3 - SECOND ROW SEAT TUB
4 - LEFT TUB INSERT
23 - 98 INTERIORRS
RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL (Continued)

SEATS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHILD SEAT MODULE, BENCH SEAT
REMOVAL............................104
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION......................105
SYNCHRONIZING CABLE ADJUSTMENT . . 105
QUAD CHILD SEAT
REMOVAL............................106
INSTALLATION........................106
HEADREST
REMOVAL............................106
INSTALLATION........................106
HEADREST SLEEVE
REMOVAL............................107
INSTALLATION........................107
RECLINER HANDLE
REMOVAL............................108
INSTALLATION........................108
ARMREST
REMOVAL............................108
INSTALLATION........................108
FRONT SEAT
REMOVAL............................108
INSTALLATION........................110
FRONT SEAT BACK
REMOVAL............................111
INSTALLATION........................111
FRONT SEAT BACK ASSIST STRAP
REMOVAL............................112
INSTALLATION........................112
FRONT SEAT BACK PANEL
REMOVAL............................112
INSTALLATION........................113
FRONT SEAT BACK COVER
REMOVAL............................113
INSTALLATION........................116
FRONT SEAT CUSHION
REMOVAL............................117
INSTALLATION........................118
FRONT SEAT CUSHION - OCS
REMOVAL............................119
INSTALLATION........................120
FRONT SEAT CUSHION SIDE COVER
REMOVAL............................120
INSTALLATION........................121
FRONT SEAT CUSHION SIDE COVER - OCS
REMOVAL............................121
INSTALLATION........................122
FRONT SEAT RISER - MANUAL - OCS
REMOVAL............................123INSTALLATION........................123
FRONT SEAT TRACK POWER ADJUSTER
REMOVAL............................124
INSTALLATION........................124
FRONT SEAT TRACK ADJUSTER/POWER -
OCS
REMOVAL............................124
INSTALLATION........................125
FRONT SEAT TRACK MANUAL ADJUSTER
REMOVAL............................125
INSTALLATION........................126
FRONT SEAT TRACK ADJUSTER/MANUAL -
OCS
REMOVAL............................126
INSTALLATION........................128
FRONT SEAT TRACK - REAR COVER
REMOVAL............................128
INSTALLATION........................128
FRONT SEAT TRACK REAR COVER - OCS
REMOVAL............................129
INSTALLATION........................129
ARMREST - SECOND ROW - FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL............................130
INSTALLATION........................130
ARMREST ROTATING ASSEMBLY - SECOND
ROW - FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL............................130
INSTALLATION........................130
HEADREST SLEEVE - SECOND ROW -
FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL............................131
INSTALLATION........................131
SEAT - SECOND ROW - FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL............................132
INSTALLATION........................132
SEAT BACK COVER/FOAM - SECOND ROW -
FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL............................133
INSTALLATION........................133
SEAT BACK FRAME - SECOND ROW -
FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL............................134
INSTALLATION........................134
SEAT BACK PANEL - SECOND ROW -FOLD-IN-
FLOOR
REMOVAL............................134
INSTALLATION........................134
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SEAT BASE RISER - SECOND ROW - FOLD-IN-
FLOOR
REMOVAL............................134
INSTALLATION........................135
SEAT CUSHION COVER/FOAM -SECOND ROW
- FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL............................136
INSTALLATION........................136
SEAT RECLINER/FORWARD FOLDING
MECHANISM -SECOND ROW -FOLD-IN-
FLOOR
REMOVAL............................137
INSTALLATION........................137
SEAT CUSHION SIDE SHIELD - SECOND ROW
- FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL............................138
INSTALLATION........................138
SEAT GAS STRUT - SECOND ROW - FOLD-IN-
FLOOR
REMOVAL............................138
INSTALLATION........................139
SEAT PROP ROD - SECOND ROW - FOLD-IN-
FLOOR
REMOVAL............................139
INSTALLATION........................140
BUCKET SEAT BACK - QUAD BUCKET
REMOVAL............................140
INSTALLATION........................141
QUAD SEAT CUSHION
REMOVAL............................141
INSTALLATION........................141
QUAD BUCKET SEAT SIDE SHIELD/CUP
HOLDER
REMOVAL............................141
INSTALLATION........................142
QUAD BUCKET SEAT SIDE SHIELD - NO CUP
HOLDER
REMOVAL............................143
INSTALLATION........................143
QUAD BUCKET SEAT RISER
REMOVAL............................143
INSTALLATION........................143
BENCH SEAT BACK PANEL
REMOVAL............................143
INSTALLATION........................144
SEAT CUSHION COVER - QUAD BUCKET,
50/50 SPLIT, BENCH
REMOVAL............................144
INSTALLATION........................144
BENCH SEAT RISER - 50/50 SPLIT
REMOVAL............................145
INSTALLATION........................145
BENCH SEAT RISER - SECOND ROW
REMOVAL............................145
INSTALLATION........................145BENCH SEAT RISER - THIRD ROW
REMOVAL............................145
INSTALLATION........................145
SEAT BACK HINGE COVERS - QUAD BUCKET,
50/50 SPLIT, BENCH
REMOVAL............................146
INSTALLATION........................146
BENCH SEAT BACK HINGE
REMOVAL............................146
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION......................146
SYNCHRONIZING CABLE ADJUSTMENT . . 147
BENCH SEAT BACK
REMOVAL............................147
INSTALLATION........................147
BENCH SEAT BACK COVER
REMOVAL............................148
INSTALLATION........................148
BENCH SEAT TRACK
REMOVAL............................148
INSTALLATION........................148
PLASTIC GROCERY BAG RETAINER
REMOVAL............................149
INSTALLATION........................149
UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN
REMOVAL............................149
INSTALLATION........................149
UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN GUIDE
REMOVAL............................150
INSTALLATION........................150
UNDER SEAT STORAGE BIN LOCK/LATCH
REMOVAL............................150
INSTALLATION........................150
LUMBAR SUPPORT
REMOVAL............................150
INSTALLATION........................150
SEAT RISER LATCH LOCKING LINK
REMOVAL............................151
INSTALLATION........................151
QUAD BUCKET SEAT SIDE SHIELD/CUP
HOLDER - FLAP AND SPRING ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL............................151
INSTALLATION........................151
BOTTOM OF SEAT CUSHION PAN PANEL-
THIRD ROW - FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL............................152
INSTALLATION........................152
HEADREST SLEEVE - THIRD ROW - FOLD-IN-
FLOOR
REMOVAL............................152
INSTALLATION........................153
SEAT - THIRD ROW - FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL............................153
INSTALLATION........................154
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SEAT BACK COVER/FOAM - THIRD ROW -
FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL............................155
INSTALLATION........................156
SEAT BACK FRAME - THIRD ROW - FOLD-IN-
FLOOR
REMOVAL............................156
INSTALLATION........................157
SEAT BELT CENTER LAP BELT - FOLD-IN-
FLOOR
REMOVAL............................157
INSTALLATION........................157
SEAT BACK PANEL - THIRD ROW -FOLD-IN-
FLOOR
REMOVAL............................158
INSTALLATION........................158SEAT BACKSTOW STRAP - THIRD ROW -
FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL............................158
INSTALLATION........................158
SEAT CUSHION COVER/FOAM - THIRD ROW -
FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL............................159
INSTALLATION........................159
SIDE SHIELD CUP HOLDER - FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL............................160
INSTALLATION........................160
SEAT RECLINER/FOLD FORWARD
MECHANISM -THIRD ROW -FOLD-IN-FLOOR
REMOVAL............................160
INSTALLATION........................160
CHILD SEAT MODULE, BENCH
SEAT
REMOVAL
(1) Close child restraint seat.
(2) Remove seat back cover. (Refer to 23 - BODY/
SEATS/SEAT BACK COVER - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove screws attaching child restraint seat
module hinges to seat back frame lower rail (Fig. 1).
(4) Return seat back to upright position.
(5) Disengage push in fasteners attaching upper
bolster to child restraint seat module (Fig. 2).
(6) Remove screws attaching top of module to seat
back frame upper rail (Fig. 3).
(7) Remove child restraint seat module from seat
back (Fig. 4).
Fig. 1 CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT LOWER HINGE
1 - CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT MODULE
2 - LOWER HINGE
Fig. 2 CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT UPPER BOLSTER
1 - UPPER BOLSTER
2 - CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT MODULE
3 - PUSH-IN FASTENER
Fig. 3 CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT UPPER SCREWS
1 - UPPER BOLSTER
2 - CHILD RESTRAINT SEAT MODULE
23 - 104 SEATSRS