01 Taurus/Sable Elec Door Lock

[stan6776]

My right rear door lock (01 Sable) stopped working by electric control (either by front switch or by remote). The power unit in the door is dead. I opened the door cover and could not get access to the the power unit (hidden between panels - close to the lock). Can anyone tell me how to remove and replace the unit? Is a dealer the best bet for buying the new unit? Thanks.

[shorod]

1. Remove the rear door trim panel.

2. Position the interior door handle aside.
Remove the rivet.
Position the interior door handle forward and position it aside.
3. Position the watershield aside.

4. Disconnect the door handle cable guide.

5. CAUTION: When removing the rivet's center pin, use care not to damage the door panel sheet metal.
Remove the lock rod bell crank rivet, and discard the bushing.
Disconnect the push button lock rod from the bellcrank.

EARLY BUILD VEHICLES:
6. CAUTION: When connecting the exterior door handle actuating rod, allow it to hang free before clipping it into place.
Unclip and disconnect the exterior door handle actuating rod.

LATE BUILD VEHICLES:
6. Disconnect the exterior rear door handle release cable.
Release the cable conduit.
Release the cable.

7. Remove the rear door latch bolts.

8. Remove the rear door latch, cable and interior handle as an assembly.
Disconnect the electrical connector(s).

9. Remove the door ajar switch.
Lift the locking tab.
Rotate the door ajar switch counterclockwise.
Remove the door ajar switch.

NOTE: When installing the door lock actuator, the actuating lever must engage the actuating pin.

10. Remove the door lock actuator.
Lift the locking tab.
Slide the actuator off the latch assembly.

-Rod