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I have not tried this before, but given that the actuator is integrated into the door lock, I am not certain this will function well. Except you mean just removing the electric connector to the actuator. You may be better off leaving the bad actuator there (except if it's seized) and using the key manually.

Hello there, the rear door has a similar setup, some difference, but same principle. A rod still connects the latch to the external rear door handle.

Those actuators (at least in this car) are sealed shut and can't be dismantled. No screws or bolts. For me, not worth the time cutting it open, replacing the motor (which I'm not sure where to find) and then glueing it back.

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Hello, Thanks for watching. Ladipo should have this in abundance. Not sure of other parts markets in Lagos. Oyingbo probably too. If you intend to buy a used part, check out my video on how to get good used door lock actuators. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gLdnZsqGqJqsnXk.html In my experience, aftermarkets die pretty quickly so I typically go for used OEM locally.

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This is definitely the actuator and the procedure is the same. Thanks for reading!

@@DIYAutoworksNG , thank you. Would you suggest a dealer or a used/aftermarket would be fine too? Thanks for the help.

I have used an aftermarket that died in just a month. Will either go with new or used OEM. I did a video on how to select good used ones. See the video here kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gLdnZsqGqJqsnXk.html A good used part will actuate in a crisp and fast manner. Weak actuation indicates that the actuator will fail soon. Hope this helps.

OEM all the way

Absolutely!

Mine is broken too but still works. In fact, that plastic on all my door handle cables are all broken! Flimsy stuff. All you need to do is place the cable in it's seating area with the 2 halves of the yellow plastic on either side of the metal notch that holds it in place. The trick is ensuring that the 2 pieces remain either side of the notch when you put the panel back to the door. Having the glass down helps during this last step.

@@DIYAutoworksNG thanks that did the trick my door has been that way for 3 years.

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I know what you mean. They can be a pain to remove! They are also quite soft, and strip easily. Here's my advice: 1. Ensure you use the right size of screwdriver bit. This is a make or break step. If you don't, the screw will strip. The bit should fit snug with no wiggle. 2. When you've inserted the screw driver in, give the end of the screwdriver a couple wacks before you start unfastening. This usually helps to loosen them. 3. Do this procedure manually, don't use a impact driver or other such tools. Can easily strip the screw if it doesn't get a good catch.

Noted. Thanks!

Does the door knob pull up or its hard to do so?

@@DIYAutoworksNG the door knob remain in the locked position and won't go up while pulling up.

It's a common occurrence. You will have to get an assistant, pull the door knob very hard, it will move eventually. When it does you can ask the other person to pull the door handle. I have had this at least twice or so. It usually works. The reason it's so hard is because the actuator is jammed in the locked position.

Thanks a lot for the feedback. This was long ago and I've improved my camera angle craft a whole lot in recent videos. 😀 Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. Really appreciate that!