Remove the three or four torx head bolts securing the actuator to the door frame.
How to clean door lock actuator.
Here s how to remove and clean the most common type of door lock.
How to replace the door lock actuator on a chevy impala 2006 20012.
Clean and reconnect the actuator.
Leave the lock in the door but only remove the cover and other parts to get in to clean it.
With the door open use a phillips screwdriver to take out the two connecting screws that are located by the doorknob on.
Toyota door lock repair.
Remove the two screws that hold the lock faceplate on the edge of the door.
Spray electrical cleaner onto the black electrical connector.
With the lock actuator reassembled the last thing left to do is to put it in the door and refit the interior panels.
Once taken apart use gum out or a similar type of cleaner to clean the inside of the lock and all moving parts.
When spraying the lock.
The rods should slide out of the actuator with no tools but take note of which rod goes into the different sections of the actuator.
Reinstalling the door lock actuator step 1.
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These particular car was 2009 impala but its basicly the same procedures on all these yea.
Then pull the actuator free of the door.
Attach the plastic door lock actuator back onto the.
Get a screwdriver and remove the screws holding the lock on your door.
Do it yourself repair shows door panel removal and then removing lock actuator.
Reinstall the plastic cover and replace the assembly.
Part 5 of 6.