Few Questions On Door Replacement Parts

[KENS89LX]

1. How are the dew wipes replaced?

2. Will a common rivet gun work replacing the power door lock motor ?

3. what size is the rivet?

 

[jsw81]

1. How are the dew wipes replaced?

2. Will a common rivet gun work replacing the power door lock motor ?

3. what size is the rivet?

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.

2. You need a large rivit gun with a 1/4 inch head adapter. Harbor Freight has the one you need for $19.
http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-...and-riveter-with-collection-bottle-66422.html

3. 1/4 inch

 

[KENS89LX]

Thanks for the info....

 

[jrichker]

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...

Follow this link to fix your door lock actuator problems http://bellsouthpwp.net/l/r/lrichker/Mustang_tech/door_actuator_fix/1_of_8_door_actuator.htm

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!