Chrysler Dodge Caravan 2002 Manual page 2020

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OUTSIDE HANDLE CABLE (Continued)
INSTALLATION
NOTE: For power sliding door procedures refer to
POWER SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM in the ELECTRI-
CAL section.
(1) Match the replacement cable up against the old
cable to verify the correct part.
(2) Position the outside handle cable on the side
door.
(3) Connect the outside handle cable on the handle
assembly. Hook the swedged cable end on the handle
link and gently push the cable sleeve retainer in the
handle bracket.
NOTE: The outside handle cable is marked with red
tape. It must be attached to the latch at the lowest
point. This is marked with a "R" on the latch.
(4) Connect the outside handle cable on the latch
assembly. Hook the swedged cable end on the latch
link and gently push the cable sleeve retainer in the
latch bracket.
(5) Trace the outside handle cable along its routing
path and install on its retaining clips and position
foam insulators. Use previously made schematic as a
guide or remove the opposite side door trim panel
and use that door as a guide.
CAUTION: Be certain replacement cable is routed
and retained correctly and foam insulators are
properly positioned.
(6) Place the watershield into position and press
securely to adhesive making sure to properly route
wiring and linkages.
(7) Install the appropriate side door trim panel on
the vehicle. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/
TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION)
(8) Install stop bumper (Refer to 23 - BODY/
DOORS - SLIDING/STOP BUMPER - INSTALLA-
TION).
(9) Connect the negative battery cable.
INSIDE HANDLE CABLE
REMOVAL
NOTE: For power sliding door procedures refer to
POWER SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM in the ELECTRI-
CAL section.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery
cable.
(2) Remove the appropriate side door trim panel
from the vehicle. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS -
SLIDING/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)
(3) Peel watershield away from adhesive around
perimeter of inner door panel.
(4) Remove the inside handle assembly from the
side door. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/
INSIDE LATCH HANDLE - REMOVAL)
(5) Disconnect the inside handle cable from the
handle assembly. Gently pry cable sleeve retainer out
of the handle bracket and then unhook swedged
cable end from the handle link.
(6) Open the side door and remove the latch
assembly. Refer to the Power Side Doors section for
the procedure.
CAUTION: Make note of cable routing and foam
insulator placement. This will prove helpful when
reinstalling replacement cable. Be certain replace-
ment cable is routed and retained correctly.
(7) Trace the inside handle cable along its routing
path and disconnect from its retaining clips.
(8) Disconnect the inside handle cable from the
latch assembly. Gently pry cable sleeve retainer out
of the latch mounting bracket and then unhook
swedged cable end from the latch link.
(9) Remove the inside handle cable from the side
door.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: For power sliding door procedures refer to
POWER SLIDING DOOR SYSTEM in the ELECTRI-
CAL section.
(1) Match the replacement cable up against the old
cable to verify the correct part.
(2) Position the inside handle cable on the side
door.
(3) Connect the inside handle cable on the handle
assembly. Hook the swedged cable end on the handle
link and gently push the cable sleeve retainer in the
handle bracket.
(4) Install the inside handle assembly on the side
door. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOORS - SLIDING/IN-
SIDE LATCH HANDLE - INSTALLATION)
NOTE: The inside handle cable is marked with blue
tape and must be attached to the latch at the center
(just above the lower cable). This position is
marked with a "B" on the latch.
(5) Connect the inside handle cable on the latch
assembly. Hook the swedged cable end on the latch
link and gently push the cable sleeve retainer in the
latch bracket.
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