Linkage is out of adjustment or bent.
Release handle broken or bent.
The sliding doors have brass contacts on the front of them. They need cleaned with emery cloth or steel wool occasionally and then lubricated with dielectric grease to prevent them from corroding quickly.
The motor is located on the passenger side firewall.
the door is not latched all the way
i wouldn't know --- there is no 1996 chevy venture, they started making them in 1997. However, almost all the venture fuses are located on the right side dash board, open the front passenger door
The air bag module on 2002 Chevy venture is located between the driver side front seat and the passenger side front seat under the carpet
I've got a better question, why is this question in the Chevy venture forum ?
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The fire wall is located between the engine compartment and the passenger compartment.
the 1998 venture fuses are located on the right side of the dash board when you open the passenger door.
Not a fun job to do... They come from the heater core located on the passenger side of the firewall. becasue it's a Chevy Venture/Olds Silhouette/Pontiac Montana... this job is not easy.
You can find a Chevy suburban rear passenger sliding seat drawing at most local libraries. You can also obtain the drawing from most Chevrolet dealerships.
it may be in back corner of engine, passenger side lower.