How To Change Door Lock Actuator On 2001 F150

This may not be the proper way but it has worked on both my passenger side and now the driver side.

How to change door lock actuator on 2001 f150.

The door close sensor plug purple is very close to actuator but does not have to be moved. Replace a lock actuator in a 2001 ford f150. Remove the three t25 bolts that hold the latch assembly in place. Notice lock rod is rotated to right.

Removal of door panel screw 2. Rotate around window rail. Ratchet with a 10mm socket or a wrench phillips screwdriver looooooong straight blade screwdriver small straight blade. My easy way to replace the lock actuator in a 2001 ford f150 driverside.

Step 2 remove the power door lock actuator. Step 3 install new door lock actuator. Removal of door. I guess the motors in them just get weak and won t lock or unlock the door.

Removal of door panel screw 1. Remove the two bolts on the bottom of the door panel then pry off the trim piece in the front middle section. And i can do them in about 15 mins.