Door actuator - help!!

dbates · #1 01-12-2006, 05:27 PM

Looks like the door lock actuator on front passenger side has taken the knock.
Have taken off door trim and had a good look at the mechanism with mirrors etc....Question: Is blue plastic cover just a cover or part of mechanism. If just a cover how do I remove it. Hope to remove/replace actuator myself.
There doesn't appear to be any screws.
Just out of warranty unfortunately.
Can anybody help please.

dbates · #2 02-12-2006, 12:07 AM

Come on - anybody??
I am an electrician by trade, if I can fix this thing, then it might be worth dollars to other forum members.

hkmonaro68 · #3 02-12-2006, 05:57 AM

You dont have to touch that blue cover to remove the lock/acuator.
Just remove the rod end clips from the lock, I believe there is only 1 you need to remove from the front l/h door-thats the inside door release 1. The outside door handle release will come out when you drop the lock down, after removing the 3 torx bolts holding the lock in place, then just unclip the wiring connector.

hkmonaro68 · #4 02-12-2006, 05:59 AM

The lock seizes and causes the acuator motor to burn out, so if you are able to repair the motor, it may happen again,unless you replace the lock.

dbates · #5 02-12-2006, 12:12 PM

Thanks hk - sounds like permanent damage doesn't it.
Will tackle it this arvo after work.

hkmonaro68 · #6 02-12-2006, 01:29 PM

No harm in pulling the acuator apart thou, let us know what you find.