I am attempting to reinstall my new Drivers Front door Latch actuator. I had to break off some of the plastic parts to get the old one out. The service manual says to remove the lock cylinder and exterior door handle. I was able to remove handle, but I cannot find the "Tab" I am suppose to push to release the cylinder. I have everything out of the car but the cylinder lock rod. I can neither turn the new DLA in such a way as to connect the lock rod which has two 90s at the top and bottom, nor remove the lock cylinder to get help that way.
I spent three hours with two different expers on another site trying to remove the lock cylinder. I was told the tab was invisible, at 12 o'clock, only accessed from the interior side, must remove the torx screw the manual says NOT to remove to access it, it was a spring, a clip...
Everyone says if I pry it out of the plastic holder one or both of the ears will break. Needless to say, I am clueless what to do next. Please help.
Monday, February 2nd, 2026 AT 12:11 PM
