mustang door actuator install

[zman1973]

Hello everyone, dose anyone know if you can install a drivers side factory actuator with out dealing with the rivit. Can you take the actuator off the bracket by hand and install a new one. If so how? My actuator seems to be frozen, can't open door all all, it is frozen in the locked position, key doesn't work, latch doesn't work. Actuator dose not make noise or move at all. I think I need to change it. I don't have a rivit gun. Any insight would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

[jrichker]

The actuators can be popped out of the rubber mount with a little effort. Or you can drill the rivet out and use a short 1/4" bolt and self locking nut.

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:

 

[HISSIN50]

Jrichker has you covered. Do be careful if you have plastic actuator brackets however.

If the actuator is frozen and can't be removed, I'd attempt to cut its output shaft in order to create some slack.