How To Change Door Lock Motor

On a vehicle with electric locks the process is a bit different.

How to change door lock motor.

While doing this you can pull up or push down on the door lock to get it into a better position. If necessary have someone assist you when moving. Unplug the harness from the mechanism and use a screwdriver to push out the clips holding the actuator to the mechanism. This video is applicable to the 01 02 30 04.

Carefully pull the range forward and unplug it. This powers a small electric motor which spins a series of gears that moves the locking rod. Remove the screws that secure the back panel to the range as you remove the last couple of. Pull the entire lock mechanism up and guide it out of the door.

Press the unlock button on the remote key fob and the fob sends a signal to a receiver in the car. Install a nine volt battery saver. Now push the power door lock actuator back into the bracket. Preparing to replace the door lock actuator step 1.

Part 2 of 6. Disconnect the wires from the door lock. Park your vehicle on a flat hard surface. Push the actuator into place making sure that it and the harness are past the window channel.

Place wheel chocks around the tires. Engage the parking brake to the lock the tires and keep. Remove the back panel.