2005 CHRYSLER CARAVAN battery

CONDITION POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTION
Full open switch inoperative, replace hold
open latch assembly
Replace motor assembly. if necessary
Door does not stay open Inoperative hold open latch assembly Check wire/cable connections
Replace hold open latch, if necessary
Inoperative hold open latch striker Replace hold open latch striker, if necessary
High inside/outside opening
effortInoperative latch assembly Check wire connections and for blown fuse
Check cable connections
Check for foreign matter preventing the
operation of latch assembly
Troubleshoot using body diagnostic manual
Replace latch assembly, if necessary
Inoperative inside/outside handle
assemblyGo to that9POSSIBLE CAUSE9and review
9CORRECTIONS9
Binding or sticking of components Establish location of binding and replace
necessary components
Door continues to cinch
closed during power modeInoperative latch assembly Check wire connections and for blown fuse
Check for foreign matter preventing the
operation of latch assembly
Troubleshoot using body diagnostic manual
Replace latch assembly, if necessary
Inoperative sliding door control module
or BCMDisconnect then reconnect battery negative
cable to reset module. Cycle door, if no
function exists check for loose wire
connections, see Body Diagnostic Manual for
detailed procedures
Wiring problems (system or vehicle) Troubleshoot using the appropriate wiring
information
Door continues to open
during power mode (runaway
motor)Inoperative sliding door control module
or BCMDisconnect then reconnect battery negative
cable to reset module. Cycle door, if no
function exists check for loose wire
connections, see Body Diagnostic Manual for
detailed procedures
Inoperative hold open latch assembly Check wire/cable connections
Replace hold open latch, if necessary
Inoperative drive assembly Remove lower drive unit and check for no
drive condition
Wiring problems (system or vehicle) Troubleshoot using electrical schematics.
Refer to wiring diagrams
Door opens very slowly Inoperative door motor assembly Check wire/cable connections
Replace motor assembly, if necessary
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POWER SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM (Continued)

POWER SLIDING DOOR ADJUSTMENT
In order for the power sliding door system to func-
tion properly the door must move freely and
smoothly. The power sliding door system can accom-
modate for some minor changes in the effort required
to move the door. However, in extreme conditions the
door may need to be mechanically adjusted for proper
fit. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/SLID-
ING DOOR - ADJUSTMENTS).
If a problem exists with the power sliding door and
it is suspected to be extreme effort, check for proper
door alignment and adjustment first, then check the
door tracks and drive unit for free manual operation.
(Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/SLIDING
DOOR - ADJUSTMENTS) for detailed instructions.
LATCH
DESCRIPTION
One power latch is used for each power sliding door.
The latch is located on the trailing edge of the sliding
door assembly (Fig. 3). This power latch assembly is com-
prised of many different components which have the abil-
ity to perform the power cinch, release, lock, unlock and
safety related operations. These components are the door
latch, lock/unlock actuator, cinch/release actuator and
child lockout, pawl, ratchet and handle switches. The
pawl and ratchet switches are used to indicate the pri-
mary and secondary latched positions. The cinch latch
also provides a connection point for the interior handle,exterior handle and hold open latch cables. If any of the
components of the latch assembly are inoperative the
complete power latch assembly must be replaced.
OPERATION
The power latch performs the same operation as a full
manual door latch as well as power cinch, release, lock
and unlock operations. The power latch mounted actua-
tor cinches the door closed and latches it in its primary
latched position. During a power close cycle, the power
cinch actuator will not operate until the power sliding
door has reached its secondary latch position (deter-
mined by pawl and ratchet switches). During a power
open cycle, the power release actuator will stop once the
sliding door has moved from the primary latch position.
The power latch uses inputs from the lock/unlock
actuator, power sliding door control module and child
lockout, pawl, ratchet and handle switches to provide
safe power cinch and release operations. (Refer to 8 -
ELECTRICAL/POWER DOORS - OPERATION) for
additional information.
REMOVAL
(1)Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
(2) Remove the appropriate side door trim panel,
(Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/TRIM
PANEL - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the weather shield if necessary.
(4) Open the side door all the way and remove the
door latch retaining bolts (Fig. 4).
Fig. 3 REMOVING/INSTALLING POWER LATCH IN
SLIDING DOOR
1 - POWER LATCH ASSEMBLY
Fig. 4 REMOVING LATCH RETAINING BOLTS
1 - LATCH RETAINING BOLTS
2 - SIDE DOOR
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POWER SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM (Continued)

(5) Partially close the door and pull the latch
assembly out of the side door inner panel, (Fig. 5).
(6) Disconnect all electrical connectors leading to
the latch assembly.
(7) Disconnect the inside and outside handle cables
from the latch assembly.
(8) Disconnect the hold open latch cable from the
latch assembly.
(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, (Fig. 6).
(2) Connect the lock actuator link rod on the latch
assembly.
(3) Connect the hold open latch cable on the latch
assembly.
(4) Connect the inside and outside handle cables
on the latch assembly.
(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, (Fig. 7). Torque to 10 - 12 N´m (100 in. lbs.).
(7) Install the weathershield if necessary.(8) Install the appropriate side door trim panel,
(Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/TRIM
PANEL - INSTALLATION) for detailed instructions.
(9) Connect the negative battery cable.
Fig. 5 POWER LATCH POSITION & ORIENTATION
1 - POWER LATCH ASSEMBLY
Fig. 6 POWER LATCH POSITION & ORIENTATION
1 - POWER LATCH ASSEMBLY
Fig. 7 REMOVING LATCH RETAINING BOLTS
1 - LATCH RETAINING BOLTS
2 - SIDE DOOR
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LATCH (Continued)

SLIDING DOOR MOTOR
DESCRIPTION
The door motor is located in the center of the
power sliding door (Fig. 8) and is comprised of three
parts. The three parts of the door motor assembly are
the motor, gear reduction and clutch assembly. The
door motor assembly provides the power and torque
to move the sliding door from the open/closed posi-
tion to full closed/open position, after the power
latching mechanism has released.
The door motor is replaced as a complete assembly,
which includes the DC motor, gear reduction and
clutch assemblies.
OPERATION
With the push of a power sliding door command
switch, the power sliding door control module will
signal the latch assembly to release the door from its
primary locked position. The door motor will then
take over to provide the power to open the door to its
full open or closed position. The gear reduction por-
tion of the motor assembly reduces the speed of the
motor from 5800 to 260 rpm and also increases the
torque to the lower drive unit. The clutch portion of
the motor assembly engages the motor to drive thedoor under power and disengages it so the door can
be moved easily under manual operation.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the door trim panel from the appropri-
ate door, (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/
TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
(3) Remove the water shield as necessary to gain
access to motor assembly.
(4) Remove retaining clip holding flex drive assem-
bly to the motor (Fig. 9). Pull flex drive cable straight
out of the motor assembly.
(5) Disconnect door motor electrical connector.
(6) Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or
equivalent, gently pry out push-pin fasteners retain-
ing the door motor.
(7) Remove the door motor assembly from the
vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the door motor assembly on the door
inner panel.
(2) Install the push-pin fasteners retaining the
motor assembly to the power sliding door.
Fig. 8 POWER SLIDING DOOR COMPONENTS
1 - POWER SLIDING DOOR CONTROL MODULE
2 - MODULE RETAINING SCREW
3 - MODULE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
4 - DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY
5 - FLEX DRIVE ASSEMBLY
6 - DOOR MOTOR RETAINING FASTENERS
7 - DOOR MOTOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
Fig. 9 FLEX DRIVE RETAINING CLIP
1 - FLEX DRIVE CABLE RETAINING CLIP
2 - FLEX DRIVE CABLE
3 - DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY
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NOTE: Push in on the push-pins at the clutch hous-
ing (plastic side) until you hear one click. Push in
on the push-pin fasteners at the motor mount
(sheet metal side) until you hear two clicks. This
assures proper installation/attachment of the motor
to the sliding door.
(3) Install the flex shaft by lining up the square
shaped drive shaft with the corresponding hole in the
door motor drive unit and push straight in.
(4) Install the E-clip to secure flex-shaft.
(5) Install the weather shield as necessary.
(6) Install the door trim panel on the sliding door,
(Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/TRIM
PANEL - INSTALLATION) for the procedure.
(7) Connect the battery negative cable.
FULL OPEN SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The full open switch is located in the hold open
latch (Fig. 10) under the sliding door lower hinge.
When the power sliding door control module receives
a ground signal input from the full open switch, and
as long as the cinching latch actuator is not in power
mode or the handle switch is open, the signal indi-
cates that the door is at the full open position.The full open switch is incorporated into the hold
open latch. If the full open switch is inoperative, the
entire hold open latch assembly must be replaced.
OPERATION
The full open switch is triggered by a pawl lever in
the hold open latch. When the full open switch is
closed (circuit to ground) the ratchet has engaged on
the hold open striker and the pawl lever has engaged
on the ratchet, locking the latch from opening and
holding the door in the full open position.
B-PILLAR SWITCH
DESCRIPTION
The B-pillar switches are located on the interior of
the vehicle, on the B-pillar trim panels. These
switches serve as an open and close command switch
for the appropriate power sliding door.
OPERATION
When the B-pillar switch is depressed a signal is
sent to the Body Control Module (BCM), this signal
is then sent to the power sliding door control module,
telling it to start a power open or close cycle. The
child lockout feature must be disabled and the slid-
ing door must be unlocked in order for the B-pillar
switch to function.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Using a trim stick (special tool # C-4755) or
equivalent, gently pry the leading upper edge of the
B-pillar switch away from the B-pillar trim.
(3) Once the upper edge is free from B-pillar trim,
rock the switch out of the switch opening.
(4) Disconnect the B-pillar switch electrical con-
nector. First, slide the connector lock away from the
switch then, depress connector retaining tab while
pulling straight apart.
(5) Remove the B-pillar switch from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect the B-pillar switch electrical connector.
Slide connector lock toward the switch to lock in
place.
(2) Hook the lower edge of the B-pillar switch on
the B-pillar trim and then push the switch firmly
into position.
(3) Connect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 10 FULL OPEN SWITCH POSITION &
ORIENTATION
1 - HOLD OPEN LATCH ASSEMBLY
2 - HOLD OPEN LATCH CABLE
3 - FULL OPEN SWITCH
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SLIDING DOOR MOTOR (Continued)

LOWER DRIVE UNIT
DESCRIPTION
The lower drive unit is located on the power sliding
door lower hinge assembly (Fig. 11). This drive unit
is used to transfer the rotation of the flex drive
assembly into longitudinal movement via the drive
unit gear and door track rack teeth (Fig. 11).
OPERATION
During a power open or close cycle, the power drive
unit is driven by the flex drive assembly. The lower
drive units main gear engages the lower door tracks
rack teeth, this moves the power sliding door assem-
bly accordingly.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Open the appropriate sliding door and remove
the lower drive unit cover retaining screws (Fig. 12).
(3) Remove the lower drive unit retaining fasten-
ers (Fig. 13).
(4) Disconnect the flex drive assembly from the
lower drive unit. Expand the flex drive collar until
the lower drive unit can be pulled straight off.
(5) Remove the lower drive unit from the vehicle.
Fig. 11 LOWER DRIVE UNIT
1 - LOWER DRIVE UNIT
2 - FLEX DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Fig. 12 SLIDING DOOR LOWER HINGE ASSEMBLY
1 - LOWER DRIVE UNIT COVER
2 - LOWER DRIVE UNIT COVER RETAINING SCREWS
3 - SLIDING DOOR
4 - LOWER HINGE ARM BRACKET
Fig. 13 LOWER DRIVE UNIT RETAINING
FASTENERS
1 - LOWER DRIVE UNIT RETAINING SCREW
2 - DO NOT REMOVE
3 - LOWER DRIVE UNIT RETAINING BOLT
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INSTALLATION
(1) Position the lower drive unit near the lower
hinge.
(2) Connect the flex drive assembly on the lower
drive unit. Push the flex drive collar straight on until
the it snaps in place (Fig. 14).It may be necessary
to rotate the drive unit slightly until the flex
drive seats in place.
(3) Install the lower drive unit retaining fasteners
(Fig. 15). Torque the larger allen headed center stud
to 9 N´m (80 in. lbs.). Torque the smaller screw to 3
N´m (28 in. lbs.).
(4) Install the lower drive unit cover and retaining
screws (Fig. 16).
(5) Connect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 14 LOWER DRIVE UNIT
1 - LOWER DRIVE UNIT
2 - FLEX DRIVE ASSEMBLY
Fig. 15 LOWER DRIVE UNIT RETAINING
FASTENERS
1 - LOWER DRIVE UNIT RETAINING SCREW
2 - DO NOT REMOVE
3 - LOWER DRIVE UNIT RETAINING BOLT
Fig. 16 SLIDING DOOR LOWER HINGE ASSEMBLY
1 - LOWER DRIVE UNIT COVER
2 - LOWER DRIVE UNIT COVER RETAINING SCREWS
3 - SLIDING DOOR
4 - LOWER HINGE ARM BRACKET
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LOWER DRIVE UNIT (Continued)

FLEX DRIVE
DESCRIPTION
The flex drive assembly is located in the lower por-
tion of the power sliding door (Fig. 17) and is used to
connect the door motor to the lower drive unit. An
E-clip is used to secure the flex drive to the motor
assembly, while the flex drive collar is used to secure
the drive to the lower drive unit. The flex drive
assembly is basically a flexible drive shaft for the
power sliding door system. The flex drive assembly is
a replaceable component.
OPERATION
With one end of the flex drive attached to the door
motor and the other attached to the lower drive unit,the flex drive transfers the power and torque from
the motor to the drive unit. A square shaped drive
cable, inside the flex drive assembly engages the
motor drive and rotates to move the door accordingly.
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the appropriate sliding door trim
panel, (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/TRIM
PANEL - REMOVAL).
(3) Position the weathershield aside to gain access
to the flex drive assembly.
(4) Remove the E-clip from the flex drive assembly
(Fig. 18).
(5) Pull the flex drive straight out of the motor
assembly.
Fig. 17 POWER SLIDING DOOR COMPONENTS
1 - POWER SLIDING DOOR CONTROL MODULE
2 - MODULE RETAINING SCREW
3 - MODULE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS
4 - DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY
5 - FLEX DRIVE ASSEMBLY
6 - DOOR MOTOR RETAINING FASTENERS
7 - DOOR MOTOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
Fig. 18 FLEX DRIVE E-CLIP
1 - FLEX DRIVE CABLE RETAINING CLIP
2 - FLEX DRIVE CABLE
3 - DOOR MOTOR ASSEMBLY
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