thanks for the video. Very clear and descriptive. needed to take the door panel off to replace the actuator. Your video kept me from breaking anything. Finished the whole job in about 30 minutes.
@@TerlinguaBBNP My son's got the car so I haven't been able to work on it but I think I know what I'm going to be doing. If I can get the panel partially off I know where to drill the door to pop open the lock. Plan B is to cut into the b-pillar and cut the bolts on the strike plate.
@@TerlinguaBBNP yes, I was able to pull the panel off enough to fit an angle drill behind it. I drill a 3/4 hole through the metal and basically was able to pick the actuator with a small screw driver to open it. Once the door was open, it was a 20 minute fix.
@@mzimmerman123 I know it now. Learned it hard way. Managed to pull the door panel with closed door enough to get to the lock and looking at the mechanicals of the new actuator managed to press one the levers with a screwdriver. Yes, scratches on hands and blood, so be carefull not to mess up panels and seats. Did not damage the panel. Just letting You know- its possible. Of course shop or dealer will not go this path. There is a mechanical switch, but most likely its transmission cable is disconnected from the actuator, which also acts as a mechanical lock. If You go this path- make sure to unscrew all the screws holding the panel, so when You pull it from the top with a little violence You will have to fight only plastic clips , which will pop out , but you will not brake panel at the screw mounts
thanks for the video. Very clear and descriptive. needed to take the door panel off to replace the actuator. Your video kept me from breaking anything. Finished the whole job in about 30 minutes.
Good video, I had to replace the side mirror and this was what I needed to know
thanks! the much harder piece of this puzzle was putting the door panel back on!
I will making a video on an easy way to put the panel back on :)
DUDE!! thank you so much very helpful
How do you remove the front door exterior trim?
Agreed, I almost broke the whole panel just trying to put it back to its original state.
How would you get the panel off if you couldnt open the door...bad actuator...
Dam did you ever get the door opened?
@@TerlinguaBBNP My son's got the car so I haven't been able to work on it but I think I know what I'm going to be doing. If I can get the panel partially off I know where to drill the door to pop open the lock. Plan B is to cut into the b-pillar and cut the bolts on the strike plate.
@@AlexN-jn6gg There is no mechanical switch to open a broken actuator in a closed door.
@@TerlinguaBBNP yes, I was able to pull the panel off enough to fit an angle drill behind it. I drill a 3/4 hole through the metal and basically was able to pick the actuator with a small screw driver to open it. Once the door was open, it was a 20 minute fix.
@@mzimmerman123 I know it now. Learned it hard way. Managed to pull the door panel with closed door enough to get to the lock and looking at the mechanicals of the new actuator managed to press one the levers with a screwdriver. Yes, scratches on hands and blood, so be carefull not to mess up panels and seats. Did not damage the panel. Just letting You know- its possible. Of course shop or dealer will not go this path. There is a mechanical switch, but most likely its transmission cable is disconnected from the actuator, which also acts as a mechanical lock. If You go this path- make sure to unscrew all the screws holding the panel, so when You pull it from the top with a little violence You will have to fight only plastic clips , which will pop out , but you will not brake panel at the screw mounts