How To Change Door Lock Motor

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How to change door lock motor.

1a auto shows you how to repair install fix change or replace a broken or snapped power door lock actuator. Park your vehicle on a flat hard surface. Preparing to replace the door lock actuator step 1. Unplug the harness from the mechanism and use a screwdriver to push out the clips holding the actuator to the mechanism.

Carefully pull the range forward and unplug it. Part 2 of 6. Place wheel chocks around the tires. Remove the back panel.

To install the new door lock actuator first clip the wiring harness on. On a vehicle with electric locks the process is a bit different. Install a nine volt battery saver. Disconnect the wires from the door lock.

Pull the entire lock mechanism up and guide it out of the door. While doing this you can pull up or push down on the door lock to get it into a better position. This powers a small electric motor which spins a series of gears that moves the locking rod. Now push the power door lock actuator back into the bracket.

Press the unlock button on the remote key fob and the fob sends a signal to a receiver in the car. Push in on the clip near the bottom of the door using a screwdriver to release it. Push the actuator into place making sure that it and the harness are past the window channel.