Hello all. This is my first post on DF. Recently purchased a used 04' Grand Caravan Anniversary Edition. Love it so far. I want to get the maintenance caught up so I am looking at putting in some new Champion Double Platinum's and changing the transmission fluid and filter. My question is what is the best way to get to the rear plugs? I was considering removing the plenum, removing the wiper module, or trying from underneath as I have access to a hoist. Anyone have any helpful advice from previous experience? Alldata says the labor is .6 hours, who are they kidding?? Thanks in advance.

Brian

 

Welcome to DF
You can replace the rear plugs without doing either.Remove the air filter cover and you can reach the plugs from both sides. They are real easy to do.

 

you can pull the plenum but its extra work and you will still be doing them blind,

As MT says you can weasel your hands in from the sides a small mirror will help you see in there(snag one of the wifes compacts)

theres room from the bottom too but you still will not be able to see it will be by Braille.

 

2004 doesn't have the wrap over plenum. That ended in 2000. You can reach your arms around each end and get to them.

 

Just did my plugs tonite, took an hour and a coffee just by reaching around and not taking nothing off.

 

01 and newer vans are EASY to pull rear plugs. nothing to remove, simple reach over the top of the engine.