I replaced a rear door lock actuator a couple of years ago and it was fairly straightforward. I now need to replace my front driver's door lock actuator.

For the front driver's door, the only video that I can find for that particular door says that the window and window regulator must be removed.

Due to the key lock, there are definitely more things involved than changing the actuator on the other doors.

Can anyone with experience changing the FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR confirm whether or not the window and regulator must be removed for this door?

Thank you

 

I just finished replacing my driver's door lock actuator and you DO NOT have to remove the window nor the window regulator to complete this job.

It was a little more difficult than the rear door lock actuator, but overall not that bad. The hardest part for me was getting the outer door handle rod to release.

FRONT LEFT DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK ACTUATOR: Toyota P/N 69040-42250 or Aisin P/N DLT-010. I ordered mine from GRIECO TOYOTA PARTS ONLINE.

 

See this thread which has links to a video on YouTube for a Camry which is very similar (FYI the vehicles are mechanical twins)
​​​​​​https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es-...t-working.html

Also see this video because these things are the same on most Toyota and Lexus vehicles
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and this because
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