Absolutely going to use this video to replace 2 locks on my Ford 2000 expy... but right now your voice is soothing me to sleep. Zzzzz

The tip about cutting off the old rod saved me a bunch of time. Thanks Steve and Mediocre Mechanic for posting the video. Fortunately or unfortunately my rivet was already sheared or previously drilled out so that may have been my problem to start with. Replaced the actuator anyway and the big rivet tool from Harbor Freight and one of the included 1/4"x1/2" rivets worked like a champ. I'm happy to have that right rear lock fixed to I don't have to stretch anymore.

You don't need to drill out the rivet that holds the actuator mounting bracket. Just use a large screwdriver to spread one side of the bracket open and the actuator will slide out. The new actuator will slide back into the bracket the same way. That was in the instructions that came with my new actuator. Also, I found it much easier if you use a dremel tool to cut the metal rod on the end of the actuator about an inch from where it's held in the grommet. You can just remove the old actuator and pivot the cut piece of rod out of the grommet. No need to pull all of it outside the door. To install, put the new rod in the grommet inside the door, put the new actuator in the door and pop the rod into the actuator. Then slide it into the mounting bracket. No need to drill out any rivets. Thanks for your video. It was very helpful!

Thank you so much. That was so easy. And I was able to spread the bracket with a screwdriver instead of drilling the rivet. I also didn't have to cut the rod with a Dremel. I managed to get it worked out.

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Thanks! Super easy to follow along. Your voice is so soothing when I was freaking out lol

lovely video. didn’t realize it’d be this hard though, I was super excited until I heard I’d need to drill, and then Steve Harward says that you don’t even need to drill, but I’ll have to cut the metal rod with a tool. I think if I can get my hands on a quarter inch bolt and locking nut, AND a small metal cutting tool, then I’ll be able to pull this off.

Bought new rivets. Lock Actuator Peel-Type Rivet Compatible with Ford Door N808689-S417

Great video. So when are u swinging by to do all mine?. 😆 🤣

Thank you

My locks wok but neithrtcrear door cab be opened from inside (yes child locks are off). But your video gives a good look into the mechanism, which should help diagnose my problem.

I followed these steps to the best of my ability with my stepdads help, however my stepdad wanted to make sure that everything was working so without bothering to put the paneling back on we just reattached the handles without it and when we closed the door now we can't get it to open back up. Any suggestions as to what would cause that door to not open back up from the inside or outside? It is unlocked supposedly and the child lock appears to be off as well so we are unsure why it won't open now. At least now our battery isn't dying from the door not shutting correctly lol

u do not need to remove the ashtray that can just be removed with the door panel.

I'm wondering where did u get that nut sert. I'm replacing mine currently

There is no need to remove the ash tray