2005 CHRYSLER CARAVAN body

HEADLINER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove sun visors and vanity mirrors.
(2) Remove sun visor center supports.
(3) If equipped, remove coat hooks.
(4) If equipped, remove roof rail modules.
(5) Remove A-pillar trim covers. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - REMOVAL).
(6) Remove B-pillar upper trim covers (Fig. 20).
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER
TRIM - REMOVAL).
(7) Remove C-pillar upper trim covers (Fig. 21).
(Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM -
REMOVAL).
(8) Remove D-pillar trim covers. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL -
REMOVAL) and (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERIOR/
LEFT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL).
(9) Remove liftgate opening header trim.
(10) If equipped, remove overhead console screws.
(11) If equipped, remove reading lamps.
(12) Remove dome lamp.
(13) Remove push in locking fasteners attaching
headlining to rear roof header and roof bows (Fig.
22).(14) Remove wiring connections.
(15) Remove headlining from roof (Fig. 23), (Fig.
24), (Fig. 25), and (Fig. 26).
(16) Extract headlining through liftgate opening.
Fig. 20 HEADLINER AT B-PILLAR
1 - FRONT AND SLIDING DOOR WEATHERSTRIP SEAL
2 - B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM PANEL
Fig. 21 HEADLINER AT C-PILLAR
1 - SLIDING DOOR WEATHERSTRIP
2 - C-PILLAR UPPER TRIM PANEL
3 - REAR QUARTER WINDOW OPENING WEATHERSTRIP
Fig. 22 HEADLINER PUSH PINS
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INSTALLATION
(1) Insert headlining through liftgate opening (Fig.
23), (Fig. 24), (Fig. 25), and (Fig. 26).
(2) Place headlining in position on roof.
(3) Connect wire connectors.
(4) Install left sun visor support.
(5) Install push in locking fasteners attaching
headlining to rear roof header and bows (Fig. 22).
(6) Install right sun visor support.
(7) Install sun visors and vanity mirrors.
(8) If equipped, install roof rail modules.
(9) If equipped, install coat hooks.
(10) Install dome lamp.
(11) If equipped, install reading lamp.
(12) If equipped, install overhead console.
(13) Install liftgate opening header trim.
(14) Install D-pillar trim covers. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/LEFT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL -
INSTALLATION), and (Refer to 23 - BODY/INTERI-
OR/RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL - INSTALLA-
TION).(15) Install C-pillar upper trim covers. (Refer to 23
- BODY/INTERIOR/C-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLA-
TION).
(16) Install B-pillar upper trim covers. (Refer to 23
- BODY/INTERIOR/B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM -
INSTALLATION).
(17) Install A-pillar trim covers. (Refer to 23 -
BODY/INTERIOR/A-PILLAR TRIM - INSTALLA-
TION).
Fig. 23 HEADLINER WITH SIDE CURTAINS
1 - 4-WAY LOCATOR AT FRONT OF HEADLINER
2 - PUSH IN CLIPS ON SUN VISOR RETAINER RACKET AND
TWO SCREWS IN SUN VISOR SWIVEL BRACKET
3 - ONE SCREW IN OVER HEAD CONSOLE
4 - PUSH PINS ATTACHING HEADLINER TO OVERHEAD5-2WAYLOCATOR AT REAR OF HEADLINER
6 - COAT HANGER HOOKS
7 - 2-WAY LOCATORS
8 - WIRE HARNESS
23 - 92 INTERIORRS
HEADLINER (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
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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
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RIGHT D-PILLAR TRIM PANEL (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Place sill plate in position on vehicle.
(2) Engage hooks to hold outside edge of sill plate
to door sill.
(3) Align guide pins to holes in door sill.
(4) Engage hidden clips to hold sill plate to sliding
door opening sill.
(5) Engage interlock tabs at lower B-pillar and
quarter trim panel.
SUN VISOR
REMOVAL
All vehicles with driver and passenger side air
bags must have a colored coded five Bullet point air
bag warning label applied to the sun visor, verify
label availability and ensure the label is installed.
(1) Disengage sun visor from center support.
(2) Remove screws attaching sun visor to roof
header (Fig. 37).
(3) Remove sun visor from roof.
(4) If equipped, disconnect illuminated vanity mir-
ror wire connector from body harness.
(5) Remove sun visor from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
All vehicles with driver and passenger side air
bags must have a colored coded five Bullet point air
bag warning label applied to the sun visor, verify
label availability and ensure the label is installed.
(1) Place sun visor in position on vehicle.
(2) Connect illuminated vanity mirror wire connec-
tor into body harness.
(3) Place sun visor in position on roof.
(4) Install screws to hold sun visor to roof header
(Fig. 37).
(5) Engage sun visor into center support.
SUN VISOR SUPPORT
REMOVAL
(1) Disengage sun visor from support.
(2) Remove screw holding support to roof header
(Fig. 38).
(3) Remove sun visor support from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Place sun visor support in position on vehicle.
(2) Install screw holding support to roof header
(Fig. 38).
(3) Engage sun visor into support.
Fig. 36 SLIDING DOOR SILL PLATE
1 - HOOKS
2 - SILL PLATE
3 - CLIPS
4 - SLIDING DOOR SILL
5 - CLIPS
Fig. 37 SUN VISOR
1 - HEADLINING
2 - SUN VISOR
Fig. 38 SUN VISOR SUPPORT
1 - OVERHEAD CONSOLE
2 - SUN VISOR SUPPORT
3 - HEADLINING
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SLIDING DOOR SILL PLATE (Continued)

INTERIOR COLORS
INTERIOR COLOR DAIMLERCHRYSLER
COLOR CODEINTERIOR COLOR DAIMLERCHRYSLER
COLOR CODE
DARK KHAKI/LIGHT
GRAYSTONEJ1 MEDIUM SLATE
GRAYD5
KHAKI J3
BASE COAT/CLEARCOAT
FINISH
DESCRIPTION
On most vehicles a two-part paint application
(basecoat/clearcoat) is used. Color paint that is
applied to primer is called basecoat. The clearcoat
protects the basecoat from ultraviolet light and pro-
vides a durable high-gloss finish.
CAUTION: Do not use abrasive chemicals or com-
pounds on painted surfaces. Damage to finish can
result.
Do not use harsh alkaline based cleaning solvents on
painted surfaces. Damage to finish or color can result.
PAINT CODE
DESCRIPTION
Exterior vehicle body colors are identified on the
Body Code plate. (Refer to VEHICLE DATA/VEHI-
CLE INFORMATION/BODY CODE PLATE -
DESCRIPTION). The paint code is also identified on
the Vehicle Safety Certification Label which is
located on the drivers door shut face. The first digit
of the paint code listed on the vehicle indicates the
sequence of application, i.e.: P = primary coat, Q =
secondary coat. The codes listed in the Color Code
Chart are used for manufacturing purposes.
PAINTED TOUCH-UP
DESCRIPTION
When a painted metal surface has been scratched
or chipped, it should be touched up as soon as possi-
ble to avoid corrosion. For best results, use Mopart
Scratch Filler/Primer, Touch Up Paints and Clear Top
Coat. (Refer to VEHICLE DATA/VEHICLE INFOR-
MATION/BODY CODE PLATE - DESCRIPTION).
WARNING: USE AN OSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
AND SAFETY GLASSES WHEN SPRAYING PAINT
OR SOLVENTS IN A CONFINED AREA. PERSONAL
INJURY CAN RESULT.
TOUCH UP PROCEDURE
(1) Scrape loose paint and corrosion from inside
scratch or chip.
(2) Clean affected area with MopartTar/Road Oil
Remover, and allow to dry.
(3) Fill the inside of the scratch or chip with a coat
of filler/primer. Do not overlap primer onto good sur-
face finish. The applicator brush should be wet
enough to puddle-fill the scratch or chip without run-
ning. Do not stroke brush applicator on body surface.
Allow the filler/primer to dry hard.
(4) Cover the filler/primer with color touch up
paint. Do not overlap touch up color onto the original
color coat around the scratch or chip. Butt the new
color to the original color, if possible. Do not stroke
applicator brush on body surface. Allow touch up
paint to dry hard.
(5) On vehicles without clearcoat, the touch up
color can be lightly finesse sanded (1500 grit) and
polished with rubbing compound.
(6) On vehicles with clearcoat, apply clear top coat
to touch up paint with the same technique as
described in Step 4. Allow clear top coat to dry hard.
If desired, Step 5 can be performed on clear top coat.
WARNING: AVOID PROLONGED SKIN CONTACT
WITH PETROLEUM OR ALCOHOL ± BASED CLEAN-
ING SOLVENTS. PERSONAL INJURY CAN RESULT.
FINESSE SANDING/BUFFING &
POLISHING
DESCRIPTION
Minor acid etching, orange peel, or smudging in
clearcoat or single-stage finishes can be reduced with
light finesse sanding, hand buffing, and polishing.If
the finish has been finesse sanded in the past,
it cannot be repeated. Finesse sanding opera-
tion should be performed by a trained automo-
tive paint technician.
CAUTION: Do not remove clearcoat finish, if
equipped. Basecoat paint must retain clearcoat for
durability.
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PAINT (Continued)

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
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