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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 05:50 PM
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Power Lock Actuator Replacement

1997 Ford F-150 - My driver's side door actuator needs replacement. One day, when I pressed lock or unlock, it would just make a grinding sound, like shifting without the clutch type noise, so I took the door panel off and just disconnected the plug from the actuator and I am now manually pressing down the lock to lock it and uisng my key to unlock the door. I stared at the door for about an hour, stuck my hands wherever I could and I have no idea how I can get the actuator out and a new one in. It seems there is a rivet holding it in or something. It may be above my league in car work... Should I bite the bullet and just bring it to a shop? If yes, does anyone have a ballpark cost? Thanks in advance for any advice/opinions.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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Here's how to do it in a 1996 truck. They say you have to drill out the rivet.

http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...3d800ac6cd.jsp
 
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 07:11 PM
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Wow, couldn't have asked for more, thank you. If this is how to do it, then expect some pictures to be up here to help others.
 
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