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Door Lock Actuator Replacement




Door Lock Actuator Replacement

Tools Required

M 39010 Heavy Duty Rivet Gun

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement (Cargo Doors) (Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement (Cargo Doors))Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement (E54) (Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement (E54)).
2. Remove the water deflector away from the door. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).




3. Remove the rod that retains the actuator to the lever.
4. Remove the actuator wiring connector.
5. Remove the rivets that retain the actuator to the door.
Drill out the head of the rivet with a 5mm (3/16in) drill bit.
6. Remove the actuator from the door.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the actuator to the door.
2. Use the M 39010 in order to install the rivets that retain the actuator to the door.
3. Install the actuator wiring connector.
4. Install the actuator to the lever rod.
5. Install the water deflector. Refer to Water Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Install the trim panel. Refer to Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement (Cargo Doors) (Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement (Cargo Doors))Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement (E54) (Rear Door Trim Panel Replacement (E54)).