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Old Nov 7, 2023 | 04:29 PM
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I'm on my 3rd GX 460 and have had to change out multiple door acuators on all of them. I hadn't changed one in awhile until last night and like an idiot, forgot to attach the lock/unlock lever from the handle to the acuator. Does anyone have any tips on removing the door panel from the inside as I can't unlock the door to open it. Trying to avoid taking it to the dealer so they can charge me $200 to do it. Thanks in advance.
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Old Nov 7, 2023 | 06:15 PM
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You're gonna have to take it off and attach it as usual. Been there done that. And holy ******, multiple door actuators? This is literally the first time I've ever heard anyone change these out.
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Old Nov 7, 2023 | 07:12 PM
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could get a car lockout kit that has the tool that pulls on the linkage. 30 to 60 bucks
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Old Nov 8, 2023 | 04:09 AM
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Thanks, I'll look into one.
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