door lock actuator?

[79403ta]

How hard are they to replace on a '97 z71?


Thanks
-Jason

[starfiresx]

Not all that hard. just time consuming.

Pull the plastic ring around the door handle/lock.
two screws at the arm rest.
lower window, pull door panel.
disconnect the wires from the speaker/switches.
finish removing the door panel.
reconnect the window switch and roll window up. gives you more room for your hands.
pull back the vapor barrier.
drill out the two pop rivets. disconnect the actuator from the rod. just pulls off. a little lube will help.
pull the actuator down.
disconnect the wires.

just some info for you. if you can't fine one at your local parts store. try and see if they have one for the barn door of a suburban. it will work if you take the wire out of the plastic holder and rotate them.

Joe

[79403ta]

Originally Posted by starfiresx

Not all that hard. just time consuming.

Pull the plastic ring around the door handle/lock.
two screws at the arm rest.
lower window, pull door panel.
disconnect the wires from the speaker/switches.
finish removing the door panel.
reconnect the window switch and roll window up. gives you more room for your hands.
pull back the vapor barrier.
drill out the two pop rivets. disconnect the actuator from the rod. just pulls off. a little lube will help.
pull the actuator down.
disconnect the wires.

just some info for you. if you can't fine one at your local parts store. try and see if they have one for the barn door of a suburban. it will work if you take the wire out of the plastic holder and rotate them.

Joe

Thanks for the info....do you know what size drill bit is needed to drill the pop rivets out?

Thanks