Radio Replacement for Chrysler and Dodge minivans

Posted By Paul Clinton, May 29, 2009 in INSTALLATION HOW-TO
[caption id="attachment_192" align="alignnone" width="355" caption="2008 versions of the Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan"]2008 versions of the Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan[/caption] The Chrysler Town & Country Limited and Dodge Grand Caravan, which were both revamped for the 2008 model year, are brothers in arms in the world of minivans. They've gained some acclaim with reviewers. Edmunds.com called the Town & Country "one of the best minivans currently available." It carried a suggested retail price of $23,415. The Grand Caravan was also fully redesigned for 2008. A 4.0-liter V6 engine is available as an option and the Stow 'n Go seats make their debut in both vehicles. Also available is Sirius Backseat TV, which offers three channels of kid-friendly entertainment. But customers could benefit from an upgraded sound system. Curt Clayton of Auto Trenz in Independence, Mo., gives us a quick peek at removing the factory radio from the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. The step-by-step also applies to the Town & Country. [caption id="attachment_193" align="alignnone" width="356" caption="The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan's dashboard."]The 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan's dashboard.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_194" align="alignnone" width="316" caption="Under the upper dash lip and above the radio, there are two screw covers that must be pried open. Remove the two Phillips-head screws."]Under the upper dash lip and above the radio, there are two screw covers that must be pried open. Remove the two Phillips-head screws.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_195" align="alignnone" width="316" caption="Pull the center console out just enough to reveal four Phillips-head screws. Remove only the two on the outer-most edges."]Pull the center console out just enough to reveal four Phillips-head screws. Remove only the two on the outer-most edges.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_196" align="alignnone" width="316" caption="Raise the upper dash slightly to reveal two more Phillips-head screws."]Raise the upper dash slightly to reveal two more Phillips-head screws.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_197" align="alignnone" width="316" caption="Four Phillips-head screws hold the radio in place. Once removed, the radio pulls straight out."]Four Phillips-head screws hold the radio in place. Once removed, the radio pulls straight out.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_198" align="alignnone" width="316" caption="On each side of the lower center console there are three plastic Phillips-head screws. Unscrew the center and then the pieces can be popped out."]On each side of the lower center console there are three plastic Phillips-head screws. Unscrew the center and then the pieces can be popped out.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_199" align="alignnone" width="316" caption="Here are the factory radio connectors."]Here are the factory radio connectors.[/caption]
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  • Yannanda
    Since there’s virtually no car with an USB or a card reader connection directly mounted on the factory radio, we end up removing that piece of crap and replacing it with a modern device (which, by the way, is often cheaper than the factory radio). So, this kind of tutorials will always be welcomed.
    Chrysler Des Moines
  • helperr
    I have a Dodge South Florida is where I live. I think that Chrysler's major problems were not born out of the financial crisis.
  • Phet
    Does anybody knows where I could find the wiring diagram for the factory headunit of the 2009 Grand Caravan?
  • DavePageGA
    Great tutorial! I was able to remove the factory stereo without any incident at all! Now to figure out which harness to obtain so I can install a DMX5140 and still have all the other features work (backup camera, steering wheel controls, antenna, etc)
  • Ed
    HI, I am thinking of upgrading the speakers in my 09 Grand Caravan. Do you think it will make the stereo sound any better? It has the sirus radio with the screen and Uconnect bluetooth. If so, what size peaks should I get for front doors and rear walls.

    Thanks, Ed
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