How to Replace Window Regulator 96-00 Dodge Caravan
Difficulty: Intermediate · About 70 min · Dodge Caravan
Replace the front window regulator on a 1996–2000 Dodge Caravan by supporting the glass, removing the manual crank regulator, and verifying the glass moves evenly after installation.
Tools you will need
- Flat Blade Screwdriver
- Phillips Head Screwdriver
- Putty Knife
- T30 Driver
- Window Crank Removal Tool
- Paper Clip
- Painter's Tape
- Door Panel Removal Tool
- Needle nose pliers
Parts and supplies
- Front window regulator
Steps
Remove the door panel
Switch off the ignition. Use a crank-removal tool to release the window handle, then remove the door-panel screws and carefully free the panel clips. Disconnect any wiring and the latch rod, then peel back the water shield without tearing it.
Secure the glass and remove the regulator
Release the window glass from the regulator with a flat screwdriver and tape the glass in its raised position. Remove the regulator-track fasteners and free the crank assembly, keeping the window clips and hardware together as the mechanism comes out.
Install the replacement regulator
Feed the new regulator tracks into the door and secure them with their fasteners. Refit the crank assembly, then remove the tape while supporting the glass and reconnect the glass to the regulator using the original metal clips.
Test the window and refit the panel
Operate the window crank through its full travel and confirm the glass stays in the tracks without binding. Press the water shield back into place, reconnect the latch rod and any wiring, and reinstall the door panel, screws, clips, and crank handle.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.