The passenger side sliding rear door lock quit working.What could be the issue.I took the inside door panel off but i cant access the lock mechanism. How do you get to it what could the issue be.The door also has a power window.

 

I should mention that it is a 2008

 

First off, welcome to the forum, now the bad news.....The power lock actuator is attached to the rear door latch for the sliding door. To access it, the entire door plate has to be removed. It is extremely fun to do, I can give you removal and install if you want. You will have to replace the C-pillar applique because it has to be removed and cannot be accomplished leaving it in reuseable condition. Most likely you will need to replace the actuator for the locks.



Lock actuator is #2. The assembly is the rear latch

 

The sliding foor actuation on those vans are very painful to replace. B4 u go that far, inspect the Wires Under the Fuse box, inspect the wire loom under the door.
Also, there is a recall on the power sliding door wiring breaking behind the bottom weather strip on the sliding door, Lift up the bottom weather strip, and inspect the wire loom behind it.

 

I would like the removal procedure if you have it

 

Lpeters,

Here is the recall Steak is referring to that may apply to your vehicle.


Safety Recall K14
Power Sliding Door Wiring
2008-2009 (RT) Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country
NOTE: This repair procedure applies only to the above vehicles equipped with power sliding doors (sales codes JRA and JRB).
The right and/or left power sliding door wiring harnesses on about 284,000 of the above vehicles may chafe on the sliding door hinge when operating the sliding door. This could cause the sliding door latch to overheat and cause a fire inside the sliding door.

 

It is in fact the actuator no broken wires. Do you actually have to remove the window or is there an easier way? How much would it cost for a dealer or other shop to fix it.Too bad it is out of warranty!

 

I sent the r and r but it must not have made it. yes, you have to remove the glass. That is why you need to replace the C-pillar applique, it has to be removed to get the glass out. actuator is around $90 and the applique is $20.

23 - Body/Doors - Sliding/LATCH/Removal

REMOVAL





NOTE:For the power sliding door procedures, refer to the POWER SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM in the ELECTRICAL section.
1.Disconnect the battery negative cable.2.Remove the mounting fasteners (2) from the door bezel (1).3.Remove the bezel from the sliding door.


4.Remove the mounting fastener (3).5.Remove the upper rear molding assembly.6.Using a trim stick or equivalent, carefully pry the door trim panel away from the door.7.Disconnect the electrical connectors.8.Remove the sliding door trim panel from the vehicle.


9.Remove the door glass. (Refer to 23 - Body/Doors - Sliding/GLASS, Sliding Door - Removal) .10.Remove the front latch screws.11.Remove the rear latch screws.12.Remove the lower glass channel screws.13.Disconnect the lower electrical connector.14.Disconnect the exterior door handle cable.15.Remove the hold open latch. (Refer to 23 - Body/Doors - Sliding/LATCH - Removal) .16.Remove the door module mounting fasteners (1).17.Remove the door module (3), by lowering the front of the module and raising the rear, while gently pulling the door module up and out.


18.Disconnect the electrical connector from the cinch motor (1).19.Remove the cinch motor mounting fasteners and remove the cinch motor from the latch/lock assembly.20.Disconnect the electrical connector from the actuator (2).21.Remove the actuator mounting fastener.22.Remove the actuator from the latch/lock assembly.23.Remove the latch/lock assembly from the door module.


23 - Body / Doors - Sliding / GLASS, Sliding Door/Removal

REMOVAL




FIXED GLASSRefer to the FIXED GLASS removal procedure.MOVABLE GLASSRefer to the MOVABLE GLASS removal procedure.

FIXED GLASS



NOTE:Left side door shown in illustrations. Right side door similar.
1.With the door glass in the appropriate position, remove the door trim panel and inner belt molding. (Refer to 23 - Body/Doors - Sliding/PANEL, Door Trim - Removal 2.Remove appliques. (Refer to 23 - Body/Doors - Sliding/APPLIQUE - Removal) .3.Remove the fixed glass mounting fasteners (5) and drop glass to full down position.4.Remove lower glass channel attach bolts and rotate channel out of position.5.Remove sliding door glass from the opening.


6.Remove the glass (2) from the mounting bracket (6).


WARNING:Use care when removing the door glass to prevent breakage. Do not force the glass out of the door. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury.


MOVABLE GLASS



NOTE:Left side door shown in illustrations. Right side door similar.
NOTE:If the door glass will not move in the door, remove the regulator motor and manually position the window regulator and glass to the appropriate position.1.With the door glass in the full down position, remove the door trim panel. (Refer to 23 - Body/Doors - Sliding/PANEL, Door Trim - Removal) .2.Remove the rear applique. (Refer to 23 - Body/Doors - Sliding/APPLIQUE - Removal) .3.Remove the close-out plugs from the door module assembly.

NOTE:Illustration shown with carrier plate removed for clarity.4.Working through the close-out plugs in the door module assembly, carefully back off attach nuts from the glass brackets to disengage from liftplates on the window regulator.



WARNING:Use care when removing the door glass to prevent breakage. Do not force the glass out of the door. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury.
5.Remove the rear glass run attachment fasteners and push the glass run rearward to allow the glass to be removed.6.Remove the sliding door glass from the window opening. Tip the top edge of glass outward and then lift the glass out of the opening.

 

The first time you do one of these, they are a pain in the butt. Take your time so you don't break anything.

 

Some people prefers to remove the entire door from the vehicle and lay it on the ground to do it. everything inside the door is cast plastic, it is very easy to break something.
Dealer rate varies depending on ur location, better to pick up the phone and call them.