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Changing Electric Power Door Locks (continued)

(always wear protective safety goggles and gloves before work begins)

Step 3 of 8. Disconnect electrical connector

After the switch panel is removed, release the connector safety and disconnect the electrical connector.

Step 4 of 8. Removing door panel mounting bolts

Locate and remove all door panel mounting bolts and/or screws. Some door panels use a plastic push style fasteners. After all door panel fasteners have been remove gently pull up and/or out on the panel and remove it. Remove all electrical connectors to fully separate the panel from the door.

Step 5 of 8. Remove plastic insulator

Most car doors have a weather and sound insulator. This will expose the inner workings of the door, in this photo you can see the door lock manual control rod.

Car Door Electrical

Purchase Power Door Locks - The electric door lock is operated by the control switches in the drives side or passage side compartment.

Purchase Power Window Motor - Power window motors can move the window up and down. Electric window motors are a normal service item.

Common Problems

1. Electric door lock fails to operate.

2. Door latch wears and will not close completely.

3. Connector rods become disconnected and cause failure of one or more door latch/lock functions.

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