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How do I remove door lock actuator?

How does the door lock actuator come off? I need to replace my driver side door lock actuator and cant see any bolts holding it thanks.
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How do I remove door lock actuator?

Reply #1
if you look on the outside by the latch you will see a rivet, drill it out
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How do I remove door lock actuator?

Reply #2
Ok yea I saw the rivet and was not sure that it was for the actuator and how will I install the new one just with a bolt and nut?
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How do I remove door lock actuator?

Reply #3
I'd recommend using a rivet. A bolt/nut might back off (and it might be impossible to hold a nut on while trying to tighten it anyway)
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How do I remove door lock actuator?

Reply #4
Thanks for your help I really appreciate it.
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How do I remove door lock actuator?

Reply #5
forget drilling it out. The little motor has a tit on each side that has a rubber type thing on it. those rubbers are what hold the motor in place. That rivet only holds the bracket to the door. I just pop the lock motor out of the metal U shaped mount. No drilling and such.
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How do I remove door lock actuator?

Reply #6
Have a 1/4" bolt and nut on mine, no prob tightening it up(my bracket came loose from the rivet and assembly was just dangling by the motor shaft)... Used a locking nut with the nylon insert, installed bolt head out(showing), nut inside door...

 

How do I remove door lock actuator?

Reply #7
Yes,what TC50 said.I did the same.
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