Door Lock Acutuators DIY ???
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From: NC
WARNING - If you do this repair with the window up, you don't have to remove the window. There are several steps in the process that can therefore be avoided - like removing the mirror.
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I tried this project this past weekend and had to quit. I stripped the Torx 30 bolt on the inside of the door. That thing must almost be welded in. I'll need some help getting this bolt out.
I found this whole project much more difficult than I expected. Of course now that I've taken the door apart and put it back together, I can do it again in no time.
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I tried this project this past weekend and had to quit. I stripped the Torx 30 bolt on the inside of the door. That thing must almost be welded in. I'll need some help getting this bolt out.
I found this whole project much more difficult than I expected. Of course now that I've taken the door apart and put it back together, I can do it again in no time.
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Lead Lap
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: sc
WARNING - If you do this repair with the window up, you don't have to remove the window. There are several steps in the process that can therefore be avoided - like removing the mirror.
========================================================
I tried this project this past weekend and had to quit. I stripped the Torx 30 bolt on the inside of the door. That thing must almost be welded in. I'll need some help getting this bolt out.
I found this whole project much more difficult than I expected. Of course now that I've taken the door apart and put it back together, I can do it again in no time.
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I tried this project this past weekend and had to quit. I stripped the Torx 30 bolt on the inside of the door. That thing must almost be welded in. I'll need some help getting this bolt out.
I found this whole project much more difficult than I expected. Of course now that I've taken the door apart and put it back together, I can do it again in no time.
Anyway.. please comment on my questions below
I would like to see your pictures on how you get the lock actuator rods disconected from the door handle with the glass in?? The glass was really easy to remove, I would not be concerned about taking it out at all. I used the TOYOTA guide that I shows what do to only without useful pictures. I did say that I did not think that the mirror needed to be removed.
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Lead Lap
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: sc
Does anyone have the Toyota body pages on how they think you should do this job? I have looked for it but cannot find it. There are several pages that walks you through this job like the Toyota manual shows you how to do things.
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
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From: NC
Sorry, but you took my post in a manner which it was not intended. I think your post has merit except for removing the window. That was all I was saying.
If you're not sure this job can be done without removing the window, check these other posts.
If you're not sure this job can be done without removing the window, check these other posts.
To answer my own questions, there are a few threads that address DIY Door Actuator:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=140400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...r+actuator+DIY
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=140400
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...r+actuator+DIY
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Lead Lap
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: sc
I used a chisel to get the cover off. It was really quite brittle. If I had another motor to put in I would epoxy the crap out of the case and not think to much about putting it back in there. I think the motor they put in there is not very good.
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Lead Lap
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: sc
I would like to see a picture of yours and theirs hands after they cutt the crap out of them by using a gear wrench to get the bolts off of the door handle... How is your DIY coming by the way??? Anyway..
