Part 2 of 6.
How to replace a door lock actuator.
Re install the bearing clamp and slide the two foam blocks back into place.
Attach wires to new actuator and slide into housing area.
Engage the parking brake to the lock the tires and keep.
Preparing to replace the door lock actuator step 1.
The actuator will be loose in the door frame supported by two metal rods running to the exterior and interior door handles.
The rods should slide out of the actuator with no tools but take note of which rod goes into the different sections of the actuator.
Park your vehicle on a flat hard surface.
Re install the t20 torx screws and the door handle.
Install a nine volt battery saver.
How to remove and replace front door lock actuator on bmw e90 e91 e92 e93 316i 318i 320i 323i 325i 328i 330i 335i 316d 318d 320d 325d 330d 335d 325xi 328xi i.
Remove the three or four torx head bolts securing the actuator to the door frame.
Diy bri shows you how to repair a door lock actuator without a complete replacement.
Place wheel chocks around the tires.