How to Remove a Minivan Seat

Forget those less-than-adequate instructions in the owner's manual. Here's how to remove those minivan seats for real! (This is a 2003 Dodge Caravan, but this video also should work for Chrysler/Dodge minivans 2001-2007). The best and most complete instructions on the Internet! For more home improvement how-tos, repair help, technology tips, garden hints, recipes, holiday ideas and more, visit the doityourselfstan KZbin channel @doityourselfstan or www.homefrontstan.com.

[@JT-SE-OHIO]

A very informative video that makes much more sense than the owner's manual. I think maybe you have taken yours out numerous times. Thanks

[@erikmarcus]

I am ridiculously grateful that you made this. I've had a 2003 Dodge Caravan and for the past three years I've had to remove the seats and bench for the summer and replace them in the winter. Every time I've had to reinstall the seats and bench it's been a nightmare since the manual's directions could not be less helpful. And of course, once accomplished I'd forget how to do it by the time the next autumn rolled around. Fortunately this year I found your video and it's saved me a lot of blood, sweat, and tears. You did a superb job of conveying the surprisingly tricky essentials of the bench installation. And happily for me I'm now selling my Caravan so I will never, ever have to grapple with this PITA task ever again! You have a real gift for clear communication, and I'm sincerely appreciative you took time to create this video.

[@doityourselfstan]

Thank you for your kind words! I'm glad it was helpful to you!

[@ms.ladysanders3939]

OMG!! Thank God for you and technology! This IS a lifesaver video. Glad I came across this. You are right to the point. Straight with NO chaser!! Thank you

[@PianoMASTER456]

Thank you so much! My grandpa gave me his 2000 dodge caravan and ive been trying to remove the seat for the past hour to use as a little couch for my new apartment haha. No where in the manual does it say to push the lever all the way down, and there isnt even a section about doing this. this video saved me ! thank you

[@doityourselfstan]

Thank you! Yes, the manual was of no help to us, either.

[@tywentzell5515]

OMG thank you for this. I just bought a 2003 Dodge Caravan and accidentally took the seat out while seeing what the latches do. It was an absolute nightmare because I didn’t know how to get it back in place, I ended up damaging the plastic as you showed but I was just so relieved when I got it back in place. Thanks again!

[@doityourselfstan]

Yes, that's how I damaged the plastic -- not knowing how to get the seat back in. Glad the video was helpful! Thank you for watching!

[@chayvinecarrera9735]

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[@kramenisfalling]

Thank you, I got the seat jammed trying to figure it out myself and this video really helped. You're much better at explaining it than the manual.

[@doityourselfstan]

Thanks so much! The less-than-thorough manual was what prompted me to create this particular video. Glad it was helpful!

[@sara7seven]

Thank you for showing how to remove the middle seats. For the longest time I couldn't find the leaver to place the back of the seat flat down, until I watched your video. Hahaha natural blonde here! So thank you! You saved my life! Lol

[@rondeux]

Thanks for the clear instructions. So much better than most explanations or manuals.

[@clown_possum5817]

This was way more helpful to me than the videos specifically about my car, very very helpful 🙏🏽❤

[@bethbrown5870]

Worked perfect. Thanks from a 71 yr old lady❤

[@nyunprayong]

Thanks for this great video. I just bought a 2006 Chrysler Town and Country in 2023

[@doityourselfstan]

Glad this video is still helpful! Thank you for watching.

[@ballhawk387]

Very clear, much appreciated! Made this task rather easy after all. Among the very best instructional videos for such a task I've seen here, very well done.

[@doityourselfstan]

So glad it was helpful! We've since moved on to a 2016 minivan, which is quite a bit different.

[@ndbgmarketingllc5679]

I really appreciate this... Just got this Minivan and didn't know how to take out the back rolls period. But I thought of you too and thank you guys for uploading the video

[@npaul2305]

Thanks! I walked right outside and done it✅

[@TaskSwitcherify]

Excellent, detailed instructions. Thank you!!

[@wannm21]

Thanks you wore a lot of help, thanks for your video. From San Blas Nayarit Mexico

[@doityourselfstan]

¡Gracias por ver el video!

[@aznbbygirls]

Love the Romney Sticker.

[@shauns304]

How hard do you think it would be to flip the 2nd-row seats so it's facing the 3rd row? I can't seem to find anyone who's done it for a 2014 Dodge Caravan RT. It seems like it would make more space and better for commuting with others more fun. Thoughts?

[@offthewallmusicz2968]

I think that's a really great idea

[@evelyncmawk3871]

This is fabulous instruction. Thank you very much for sharing that.

[@roxyontheroad]

Very helpful thank you! I'll try this tomorrow

[@YogaBlissDance]

THanks YOU SO MUCH. Something seems so simple both omG!

[@laurasanchez9950]

Thank you very much your video helped me

[@xammi8043]

Thank you for sharing this video. Is it possible to replace the middle bench seat with Captain chairs on 2006 3.3ltr dodge van?

[@doityourselfstan]

Not sure. You'd probably have to consult your owner's manual or contact your Dodge dealer.

[@Buttersdynamite1]

I own 2006 Grand Voyager and live outside town so cant get helping hand for that rear bench removed ( my back is realy bad). It weights not less 200 pounds(80kg). For that Iam going to weld like fork on rolers so I can pull bench straight on it and roll away. I hope it work.

[@jenniferholdgrafer6566]

When removing the middle seat, how do you disconnect the seat belt that's anchored to the side of the bench seat?

[@tommystevens3323]

Great video. Thank you.

[@nabuk3]

It would be nice if you said up from what make and model mini-van(s) you are showing. Many do not have the system or means of removal you show.

[@doityourselfstan]

This is a 2003 Dodge Caravan. The make and model are mentioned in the video description. Thank you so much for watching!

[@MrWhiltetail]

Great video. I like how you make it nice and clear.

[@johnrekus1521]

Excellent video...thank you!!!

[@Thatmauiwowie]

Thank you for this video

[@wooden.dog.portrait.makerv1530]

Switching front seats 1999 Windstar please!

[@robitaill3]

I love the bumper sticker!

[@shawnpa]

He did win a debate. The next guy won all three.

[@jared_s2]

thank you for posting this.

[@roblee1410]

Can you put the seat all the way inside like the back so I don't got to take it out I just want to put it in side

[@doityourselfstan]

Not with this particular model -- which is a 2003 Dodge Caravan. You would have to have a newer minivan with "stow-and-go" seating.

[@JesusSaves86AB]

God bless you good sir.

[@meagain2222]

Thank you your a Godsend.

[@doityourselfstan]

I'm glad this was helpful. Thank you!

[@deanne4487]

Are the seats interchangeable

[@mikegruber172]

thanks very helpful

[@charlestang4978]

So are the 2nd and third rows mounted the same way? Could a seat in the 2nd row be remounted in the 3rd row? I'm looking at an 06 caravan with only a 2nd row.

[@weski79]

This is PERFECT. Thank you! :)

[@JamesCopaAir]

Excellent, I need to replace the whole carpet, so, how do I disassemble the front seats?

[@doityourselfstan]

+James Díaz I wish I could be of help, but I've never disassembled front seats.

[@gracycresto9936]

the middle bench seat does not fold in half?

[@doityourselfstan]

It does in my 2016 Dodge Caravan, but not in this 2003 model.

[@michelle7352]

This video doesn't quite answer my question. I am regretting buying the 2017 Grand Caravan SE I got just yesterday. At the car lot I saw the stow and go compartments and it didn't enter my aged befuddled brain that a second row smaller BENCH SEAT would not fold in there. I don't have those plastic guides on the floor, only the steel hooks. I lowered the levers on the back and the back wheels popped out, but it looks like the front is latched into other hooks. I can't see any way to unlatch them. Seat of course doesn't slide forward because of those hooks. I'm 76 yo female and I've about twisted my back all to heck working on this for hours. HELP!!! How do I get the front unhooked so I can remove this frigging seat?

[@doityourselfstan]

Good question! This video was for a 2003 Grand Caravan. I now have a 2016 Grand Caravan but have never needed to remove the middle bench seat. I'll have to research that one.

[@sewingmistakesunlimited]

Thank you

[@tiagomaximo2766]

Very helpful!!!

[@mikeberesford4955]

U are Awesome!!! Thanks for the simplified version!

[@kraze35356]

thank you so much

[@colopsharma]

Very good video. Thanks.

[@peacelove983]

I have a 1998 grand caravan I tried to remove the seat and for my surprise I would need to hire a bodybuilder to lift the seats!!! So freaking heavy!!!

[@doityourselfstan]

Yes, the seats are surprisingly heavy! It takes me and one of my young, strong sons to wrestle it out.

[@tsan422]

Excellent video Thanks

[@TerrySSmith]

Will this work on a 1995 Nissan Quest?

[@tywentzell5515]

Terry S. Smith No. what this video is showing is a 2001-2007 4th generation Dodge Caravan/Dodge Grand Caravan/Chrysler Town & Country/ Chrysler Voyager. I don’t know why it doesn’t say that in the title.

[@virginialambert9793]

Need instructions how to install 1995 Nissan Quest van install the second row seat in the back row seat

[@virginialambert9793]

Need instructions how to install in a 1995 Nissan Quest van to install the front bench seat in the back seat

[@virginialambert9793]

Instructions how to install the bench seats in a 1995 Nissan Quest van the b**** and the third bench seat

[@ezarausa3202]

Gracias fue de mucha ayuda

[@doityourselfstan]

De nada!

[@salvadorejn7317]

Gracias

[@2bituser569]

Too bad you can’t just put a single seat in the middle two tracks. You can be the Captain calling the shots to the helm and navigator upfront 😂

[@nicholaskrupa6259]

Do it yourself Stan, says you can't do it yourself lol

[@doityourselfstan]

In this case, it's a "do-it-ourselves" project!

[@vforvillain77]

my backmost seat won't slide forward, i pull the lever as shown and nothing. does anyone have any idea why it wouldn't?

[@vgbr88]

Mine was stuck in place too, but I got it loose. I guess it was the first time it was moved in 19 years. It will slide if you give it a big push from the rear with the lever pulled.

[@mr88talent]

I have removed the back seat many times and never knew that you could even slide it forward, so I would say it does not appear you need to.

[@doityourselfstan]

I'd probably try a local junkyard or moparone.com for parts.

[@terrytrice8584]

No bench bed huh? Sucks

[@santossilva3070]

Hola mía es una Toyota Sienna 2002

[@doityourselfstan]

Lo siento, pero no estoy familiarizado con cómo quitar el asiento en un Toyota Sienna 2002.

[@BeatleBaly]

That's great but some idiot broke the levers off! So now what?

[@doityourselfstan]

Wonder how that person broke them off. Must've been super powerful strong!

[@Josepadillamondragon116]

Damn i wish mine was this wasy lmfao

[@bignig1028]

Thank You