Car door lock actuators are designed to lock and unlock a door without the effort of pulling on a cable and rod.
How to remove lock actuator e34 door.
Gently pull away the inner seal from the adhesive.
In some cars the door lock actuator is positioned below the latch.
Bmw e34 remove door lock mechansim door swap project duration.
If it s to far to one side the door can t be opened from the inside door handle if it s to far to the otherside the door won t unlock.
By using the quickfix way.
Use a bar or a long heavy screwdriver to reach inside the door and contact the white plaastic end of the actuator that the lock linkage hooks up to.
In this video i show you how to replace your door lock actuator on your bmw e46 merchandise.
Remove the 3 philips head screws and the manual door lock knob pull the panel away from the door by disengaging the clips then pull it straight up.
A rod connects the actuator to the latch and another rod connects the latch to the knob that sticks up out of the top of the door.
Removing the door lock mechanism and handle together on bmw e34 1992.
It s very important to swap the door handles from the old door to the new door because the original key won t work if you don t.
You can leave the lock in the car.
E90 bmw 328 double locked failed lock mechanism actuator.
Then remove the tiewrap and the connectors on the microswitch wiring.
Use a long thin screwdriver to reach between the trim panel and door and peel the insulation sheet away from the door so that you can see the end of the lock actuator.