2004 Mini Cooper How To Reinstall Door Lock Actuator

The external lock bowden cable is again done by feel alone so make sure you are clear on how this fits together before you put the new actuator into the door.

2004 mini cooper how to reinstall door lock actuator.

North american motoring door lock problems here s post 147. You will probably find it easiest to refix the external bowden connector before you actually bolt the actuator to the door. Door lock repair instructions as submitted by mpayle in our forums. Instructions for replacing the door lock actuator on 2002 to 2006 minis.

Now you can replace the actuator fixing bolts through the door. It s held down by a series of clips along the sides. I am having problems with the passenger door lock opens from outside but not inside i bought a new lock but still does the same the new lock was fitted with the cables attached i could see the lever arm with the white plastic on the actuator moving down and how it opens from the outside when i pull the bowden cable the lever arm doesn t move fitted the handle on the door and still doesn. Car door lock actuators are designed to lock and unlock a door without the effort of pulling on a cable and rod.

Look at post 146 on page 6 for good pictures that are referred to. Equip cars trucks suvs with 2004 mini cooper door lock actuator from autozone. I did not realize that my driver s door lock actuator was broken until getting on to the forum. Mini cooper s door actuator posted in problems questions and technical.

Pry up the plastic cover of the actuator. If you want to attempt to repair your existing lock actuator read on. We have the best products at the right price. Open the back panel of the door lock actuator and unhook the interior door handle cable then set the cable aside.

A rod connects the actuator to the latch and another rod connects the latch to the knob that sticks up out of the top of the door. Step 3 disassemble the door lock actuator. Hello i m new to the forum and have had my 2003 mini cooper s for a little over a month.