Door Lock Actuator Replacement?

06-17-2001, 09:14 AM

I got the door unlocked and open finally, and it seems the Actuator is TU. It's not clicking like the other side. The replacement of this looks pretty self explanatory, any tips from the people that have done it? Does Ford drag you over the coals for a new one, or should I go bone yard shopping?

Thanks

joe4speed · 06-17-2001, 11:28 AM

It's pretty easy, most likely the plastic bracket will break, forcing you to drill out the rivet and use the bracket they give you. Other than that it's not too bad, just not too much room to work with in there! Good luck!
I got mine from www.stangparts.com

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StreetRacin89Stang · 06-17-2001, 12:59 PM

On the subject of doors, i need to replace the handles because of breakage, how is difficult is this to do, and how do i get the rivets out? Drill them? and does it come with new connecors/rivets?

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06-17-2001, 09:14 AM	#1
9Cobra5 Guest Posts: n/a	Door Lock Actuator Replacement? I got the door unlocked and open finally, and it seems the Actuator is TU. It's not clicking like the other side. The replacement of this looks pretty self explanatory, any tips from the people that have done it? Does Ford drag you over the coals for a new one, or should I go bone yard shopping? Thanks

06-17-2001, 11:28 AM	#2
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	It's pretty easy, most likely the plastic bracket will break, forcing you to drill out the rivet and use the bracket they give you. Other than that it's not too bad, just not too much room to work with in there! Good luck! I got mine from www.stangparts.com ------------------ Joe! 1988 GT, 167,000 miles!!! 13.58@105mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com 99 Ninja ZX-6R:10.32@135mph! 1993 Olds Eighty Eight LSS 16.40@88.8mph

06-17-2001, 12:59 PM	#3
StreetRacin89Stang Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 63	On the subject of doors, i need to replace the handles because of breakage, how is difficult is this to do, and how do i get the rivets out? Drill them? and does it come with new connecors/rivets? ------------------ 89 5.0 GT White w/Blue Racing Stripes K&N, 73mm Mass Air, Ported and Polished Stock Heads, E303 Cam, MAC equal Length Headers, Off Road H-Pipe, Borla Mufflers, 3.73's Sway Bars, Strut Tower Brace, Subframe Connectors, Eibach Springs, Koni Adjustables/Reds, Pony 5 Stars, 1000 Watt JL Audio System, No P/S , No Smog Pump