Grinding door lock actuator

[EricW]

So my DS door hasn't been able to lock at all for a couple months now but hasn't been too big of a worry but seeing as I just upgraded to a better stereo I figured it time to replace the broken parts...

I have an idea of the part to replace but my question is:

is there anything I can do to get the lock to function manually until I can get the part(s) to get the power portion working again? As of right now, my lock is seized in the unlock position...


Thanks much...

 

[mrecoolgar]

Replace the power lock actuator.
Just did the same on a friends.

 

[NP SHO]

Hey Kevin, any advice on getting the actuator rod out of the latch assembly on the rear doors? I got the actuator out but I'm having a **** of a time getting that rod out.

 

[mrecoolgar]

It's been a while since I did a rear.
I remember it wasn't fun.
I may have loosened the latch assembly from the door.
This will allow for better rotation to get the rod end out.

 

[NP SHO]

I took the screws completely out of the latch assembly and still can't get it to come out no matter how I twist and turn the rod. Will the rod slide out through that plastic bushing-like thing in the latch, or does that plastic piece need to come out too in order for the rod to come out? Thanks Kevin!