Door actuator advice needed
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From: Colorado
Door actuator advice needed
Hi all - I've read here and watched a lot of videos about replacing the door actuators in the first gen RXs. So I was able to get most steps down quickly, until I hit a challenge that is not shown or discussed. So I'm asking those of you here who have done this.
I have freed the actuator and cover from the door connection points, it'll move freely up or down with everything disconnected. But I cannot pull it out. This is the driver's side front door. There is some sort of bar running at a slight diagonal which traps the actuator against the door skin? I believe I *could* unbolt the bar at least at the bottom of the door. What should I do and what should I be mindful of, before I try this?
Thank you
I have freed the actuator and cover from the door connection points, it'll move freely up or down with everything disconnected. But I cannot pull it out. This is the driver's side front door. There is some sort of bar running at a slight diagonal which traps the actuator against the door skin? I believe I *could* unbolt the bar at least at the bottom of the door. What should I do and what should I be mindful of, before I try this?
Thank you
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Hi all - I've read here and watched a lot of videos about replacing the door actuators in the first gen RXs. So I was able to get most steps down quickly, until I hit a challenge that is not shown or discussed. So I'm asking those of you here who have done this.
I have freed the actuator and cover from the door connection points, it'll move freely up or down with everything disconnected. But I cannot pull it out. This is the driver's side front door. There is some sort of bar running at a slight diagonal which traps the actuator against the door skin? I believe I *could* unbolt the bar at least at the bottom of the door. What should I do and what should I be mindful of, before I try this?
Thank you
I have freed the actuator and cover from the door connection points, it'll move freely up or down with everything disconnected. But I cannot pull it out. This is the driver's side front door. There is some sort of bar running at a slight diagonal which traps the actuator against the door skin? I believe I *could* unbolt the bar at least at the bottom of the door. What should I do and what should I be mindful of, before I try this?
Thank you
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From: Colorado
Thanks, I finished this door and all is working great. I did, however, have trouble once everything was installed with the window not wanting to go down beyond a quarter. Careful double-checking revealed no issue except a bend in the top half of that window runner, where the rubber has no support. I massaged it a bit by unbolting the runner again and sliding the lower metal support on it up and down a bit. Then all was well.
And the remote immediately worked with the door, too. No messing around resetting codes or anything. Now, only 3 more to go. At least I now have the driver and hatch locks done. Those locking door connectors were a challenge for a big guy with meaty hands. But going slow, being patient and not forcing anything got me there.
And the remote immediately worked with the door, too. No messing around resetting codes or anything. Now, only 3 more to go. At least I now have the driver and hatch locks done. Those locking door connectors were a challenge for a big guy with meaty hands. But going slow, being patient and not forcing anything got me there.
Last edited by MtnFrost; Jun 29, 2021 at 10:07 AM.
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