Replacing the struts is an easy job. I bought mine at autozone for $30 a piece and they come with instructions on how to remove the old and install the new.

 

Replacing the struts is an easy job. I bought mine at autozone for $30 a piece and they come with instructions on how to remove the old and install the new.

 

FYI-

I will be out of town for about a week. If you need the instructions, post your request and somebody will probably get them to you. Otherwise, I will fill all requests when I get back.

Mike

 

I had the handle come off in my hand yeaserday when I got home from with the back full of groceries. It was interesting getting them out. I am happy to hear that we should be able to fix it ourselves. Can someone please forward me the full details? Thanks!!

 

They should be in your inbox as we speak.

 

New member- seems like a common problem with this handle. Mine won't unlock- can pull at the handle- lock/unlock on switch- a few hundred times. At first it would catch after a while, now it doesn't do anything. 2004- took off the little 2x2 plastic- pulled at the wire- nothing. Lever goes up- clicks- and nothing. Stuck a screwdriver in there- monkeyed around- went right- went left- nothing. Definitely could use the schematics to get the thing opened- then don't know what to do. Replace the unit or the whole damn vehicle? Seems like a design flaw to me, as I had Caravans for years without any problems except transmissions and A/C.

 

All I have is the instructions to take the panels off the door to get to the handle from the inside. I can send those to you if you think they might help. Just send me an email at minnesotamike at charter.net

Mike

 

Hey MinnesotaMike: Would you kindly send me info to put the liftgate handle back onto my 2006 Freestar? What is the head of the fasteners for the inside handle? Thanks,

 

Check your email.

 

Thanks.