Scosche Car Audio Installation Guide for 1996-Up Dodge Grand Caravan

Quick Guide from the Manual

This document provides installation instructions for Scosche car audio kits (FC1270, 1273, 1235, FCJ1275) in 1996-Up Dodge Grand Caravan vehicles. Important: Always disconnect the negative battery cable before starting any electrical work. Note that a 3/16" gap may exist between the factory radio and the dash piece; Scosche installation kits include spacers to correct this.

Radio Removal

1. Extract (2) screws in the trim bezel from just above the radio.
2. Pop out the cover located just above the cup holder and remove the (2) screws from behind it.
3. Pull the radio trim bezel away from the dash and unplug the AC/heating control.
4. Extract the (2) screws securing the radio to the dash.
5. Pull the radio from the cavity, disconnect the ground strap, unplug all connectors, and remove the radio.

Front Dash Speaker Installation

The factory provision is for a 5 1/4" 2-hole speaker.

1. Carefully pry out on the inside windshield plastic pillar panels.
2. Using a panel removal tool, carefully pry up on the speaker grille top dash panel.
3. Unplug the warning lights on the driver's side and lift the panel up and away from the dash to remove.
4. Extract the (2) screws securing each speaker, pull the speaker out of the dash, unplug the leads, and remove.

Front Door Speaker Installation (Infinity/Deluxe System Only)

The factory provision is for a 5" x 7" speaker mounted in a steel adapter. Note: The grille exists in base models, but there is no speaker or bracket.

1. Remove the screw cover and extract the screw behind the door release housing trim.
2. Extract (1) screw from the air flow area at the top front corner of the door panel.
3. Carefully pop out the power window/lock control panel, unplug, and remove.
4. Extract (1) screw from behind the power window/lock control panel.
5. Extract (1) screw from the door panel’s armrest pocket.
6. Carefully pry out around the perimeter with a panel removal tool to release the pop fasteners.
7. Lift up on the panel, release the metal rod from the door opener, and remove the panel.
8. Extract the (4) screws securing the speaker to the adaptor, unplug, and remove.

Rear Side Panel Speaker Installation

The factory provision is for 6" x 9" standard speakers.

1. Carefully pry out on the speaker grille/fabric panel which runs along the bottom of the rear side windows. Fastening clips will release; remove the panel.
2. Extract the (4) screws securing the speaker, unplug the leads, and remove.

Rear Pillar Tweeter Installation (Infinity/Deluxe System Only)

The factory provision is for a 2 1/2" tweeter.

1. Using a panel removal tool, carefully pry down on the rear (back) edge of the plastic ceiling panel to release the fasteners and remove the panel.
2. Carefully pop up the bottom rear plastic sill panel.
3. Remove the bolt holding the upper rear shoulder seat belt swivel.
4. Open the jack compartment on the left side, remove the jack, and extract (2) screws.
5. Pull inward on the rear pillar panels to release the spring clips and access the tweeters.
6. Slide the tweeter out of the bracket, unplug, and remove.

Technical Specifications

Dash Opening: 7 15/16" x 3 3/16"

Dash Material: Plastic

Dash Thickness: 1/8"

Amplifier/EQ Mounting Locations: Under/in dash, under seat, glove box, or trunk/cargo area (14" x 3" x 6").