2006 grand caravan electric door lock

[higputz]

I have a 2006 grand caravan w/ electric doors and the passenger side does not lock or unlock. Unless you do it manuelly. i believe the motor is shot, it won't even lock when the vehicle is in motion like the rest. Can anyone tell me how to get the panel off of the door without breaking the clips(I think thats what is holding it on Since I can't see any screws like the good old days), and roughly where they are located. Unless you think it is a different cause, but regardless I will have to take the panel off. The door still opens with the electric door opener as long as you unlock it.

[RIP]

I'm speaking generically. I haven't removed a panel on an 06. To get it started I use two putty knives. I slip one between the trim panel and the frame at the bottom or where accessable, slide it left/right till I find a clip, then I slip the other knife on the other side of the clip. Just pry and pull till it detaches. Once you get a couple loose you can get your hands behind the panel and slowly and carefully pull the panel loose popping the clips loose as you go. Should be around 15 clips. There may be a screw under a plug near the middle of the panel. The top of the panel may just slip into a channel to secure it. Pull up and it should come out. Once you get the panel off you will have to remove a plastic inner liner. If you rip it just apply heavy duty tape.

Not sure how an 06 is set up but, if there are small contacts on the edge of the door, try cleaning them with a pencil eraser. These contacts carry voltage to the lock solenoid. Push on the door and try the lock. They may be misaligned or loose.