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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Rear A/C Distribution Duct, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 V6 GAS

  • Drain engine cooling system into suitable container.
  • Remove first and second row seats.
  • Remove sliding door sill trim panel.
  • Disengage righthand quarter trim bolster hidden retaining clips, then remove trim bolster from quarter trim panel.
  • Remove righthand D-pillar trim panel.
  • Remove first row seat belt anchor.
  • Remove screws attaching rear edge of righthand quarter trim panel to attaching bracket.
  • Disengage quarter trim panel to quarter panel h...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Except Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Caravan 2.4 L4 GAS

Master Cylinder

Except Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager
  • With engine stopped, pump brake pedal four or five times to deplete vacuum in power booster.
  • Disconnect brake lines at master cylinder.
  • Remove ground wire from combination valve bracket.
  • Remove master cylinder retaining nuts,. Fig. .
  • Slide combination valve bracket off cylinder mounting studs. Loosen or disconnect brake lines at rear anti-lock valve and combination valve, if required.
  • Remove master cylinder.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Tighten master cylinder mounting nuts and fluid line nuts as specified in. Fig. .
Caravan...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES

DaimlerChrysler Corp./Jeep Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Caravan, Town & Country & Voyager w/2001-06 2.4L, 3.3L & 3.8L Engines, 1996-00 3.0L Engine
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Caravan 2.4 L4 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After the battery has been disconnected and reco...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Install -> Remove
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Caravan 2.4 L4 GAS

Remove

  • Remove cotter pin, nut lock, and spring washer from end of outer CV joint stub axle.
  • Loosen (but do not remove) stub axle to hub/bearing retaining nut. Loosen hub nut while vehicle is on the floor with brakes applied. Front hub and driveshaft are splined together and retained by hub nut.
  • Raise vehicle on jack stands or centered on a frame contact type hoist.
  • Remove front tire and wheel assembly from hub.
  • Remove front disc brake caliper assembly to steering knuckle guide pin attaching bolts.
  • Remove disc brake caliper assembly from steering knuckle. Caliper is removed by f...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES

Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Poor Connections -> Tire Pressure Sensor
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Caravan 2.4 L4 GAS

Tire Pressure Sensor

Tire pressure may increase from 2-6 psi during normal driving conditions. Do not reduce this normal pressure build-up.

When diagnosing a tire pressure issue, always inspect air pressure in the tires first with suitable tire air gauge. Adjust air pressure as required to specifications listed on the Tire Inflation Pressure Label card, usually applied within driver side B-pillar. After adjusting air pressure in tire on vehicle, allow approximately two minutes for the message or indicator lamp to go out.

Inspect tire pressure indicator lamp in the instrument cl...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Caravan 3.3 V6 FLEX

  • Remove battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove starter motor attaching bolts and nuts.
  • Remove solenoid.
  • Disconnect all electrical...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> Chrysler LLC -> 2000-07 Caravan, Grand Caravan, Grand Voyager, Town & Country, Voyager & 2004-08 Pacifica
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Caravan 3.3 V6 FLEX

On 2000-03 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles.

On 2004-08 models, the cabin air filter should be replaced every 12,000 miles.

  • The cabin air filter is located under the passenger side of the instrument panel behind a cabin air filter access door on the lower evaporator housing.
  • Slide the cabin air filter access door latch rearward until the latch engages the open stop, Fig. .
  • Remove the cabin air filter acc...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES

Chrysler LLC Trucks -> Electronic Throttle Control Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 V6 FLEX

When the ignition is turned On, the lamp will light for approximately 6-12 seconds as a bulb inspection. If the lamp is illuminated with the engine running, the vehicle is usually drivable but the electronic throttle system must be diagnosed and servic...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Caravan 3.3 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at engine.
  • Remove hose from engine.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 V6 GAS

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2003 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Door Lock Motor/Ajar Switch Diagram for 2003 Dodge Caravan  3.3 V6 GASDoor Lock Motor/Ajar Switch Diagram for 2003 Dodge Caravan 3.3 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Door Lock Motor
  • Body Control Module Diagram for 2003 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 V6 FLEXBody Control Module Diagram for 2003 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 V6 FLEX

    Components on diagram:
  • Body Control Module
  • Connector C-5
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2003 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 V6 FLEX Wiring Diagram2003 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 V6 FLEX Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Accessory Relay
  • Integrated Power Module
  • Front Control Module
  • 2003 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2003 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Radiator Fan
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Chrome Clad Wheel Adapters For Proper Balancing
    Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Caravan 2.4 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Labor Times, Manuals, Warranty, Aids
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
  • Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2003 Dodge Caravan 2.4 L4 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Dodge Caravan AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2003 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2003 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2003 Dodge Caravan cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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