How To Fix Door Lock Actuator F150

I finally replaced the power door lock actuator on my 1990 big bronco xlt.

How to fix door lock actuator f150.

Reinstall the plastic cover and replace the assembly. Remove wires from door lock actuator and the door closed sensor. The door close sensor plug purple is very close to actuator but does not have to be moved. Attach the plastic door lock actuator back onto the assembly with two screws.

Take your time and work it out little by little eventually the tab will snap and the actuator will almost fall off its mounting rail. Push in on the clip near the bottom of the door using a screwdriver to release it. Notice lock rod is rotated to right. Once the rivet was out the actuator will swing freely from a rod that connects to the actual door latch mechanism.

I have seen a lot of posts on the forums about this and i thought i ll tell you how i did it so maybe you can save yourself some of the grief that i went through. Equip cars trucks suvs with 2013 ford f150 door lock actuator from autozone. We have the best products at the right price. Do some twisting and turning the rod is bent so it won t slip off and just.

The worst part of this is that you are fixing something that you cannot actually see and can barely feel. Unlatch with screwdriver shown and work up and off of metal guides one on either side of where the screwdriver is two short metal parts. Put the motor back in and zip tied the assy along with some sealer on the plastic rivets. Slide the looooong screwdriver in there and start prying it out.

If you look at the actuator you will see it is slid up against a metal plate. Unplug the harness from the mechanism and use a screwdriver to push out the clips holding the actuator to the mechanism. There is a hole right below the yellow connector that the rod needs to sit in.