How To Clean Door Lock Actuator

How to replace the door lock actuator on a chevy impala 2006 20012.

How to clean door lock actuator.

The actuator will be loose in the door frame supported by two metal rods running to the exterior and interior door handles. When spraying the lock. Remove the two screws that hold the lock faceplate on the edge of the door. Once taken apart use gum out or a similar type of cleaner to clean the inside of the lock and all moving parts.

Get a screwdriver and remove the screws holding the lock on your door. Leave the lock in the door but only remove the cover and other parts to get in to clean it. Spray electrical cleaner onto the black electrical connector. Reinstalling the door lock actuator step 1.

This video was made on a 08 chevy malibu replaced the door lock actuator please don t forget to subscribe to my channel for more helpful videos. Then pull the actuator free of the door. Reinstall the plastic cover and replace the assembly. Clean and reconnect the actuator.

With the lock actuator reassembled the last thing left to do is to put it in the door and refit the interior panels. Part 5 of 6. Attach the plastic door lock actuator back onto the. Do it yourself repair shows door panel removal and then removing lock actuator.

Remove the three or four torx head bolts securing the actuator to the door frame. With the door open use a phillips screwdriver to take out the two connecting screws that are located by the doorknob on. Take your time to make sure all electrical connectors are back in place and. Here s how to remove and clean the most common type of door lock.

The rods should slide out of the actuator with no tools but take note of which rod goes into the different sections of the actuator.