1. You need to remove the molding that runs across the top of the door to access the dew wipe. To do this, there is a small screw in the door jamb holding the molding. Remove the screw and then you can slide the molding out. Once that's removed you will see 3 or 4 small rivits that need to be drilled out of the dew wipe. It will pop off after that. I didn't bother to rivit the new dew wipes on mine. It fits snug and won't go anywhere.
Before you waste money on replacing the door lock actuators, check this out. It doesn't require any fancy tools that you will use only once and then have them collect dust...
Stuck with door lock actuators that don't work and don't want to pay the $50+ for a new one? Tried the junkyard ones and found that they last six months and freeze up?
A new actuator for less than $5. Fix one side for $18, do both sides for only $25. I don't sell parts, I don’t make any money off of the upgrade, I just tell you how to do it cheaply and easily.
Here’s a picture of the new actuator installed:
By the way, i am still using the same $4 actuators I bought in 2002 and this is the second Mustang I have installed them in! Beat that with your fancy replacements!