If it s to far to one side the door can t be opened from the inside door handle if it s to far to the otherside the door won t unlock.
How to remove lock actuator e34 door.
Use a bar or a long heavy screwdriver to reach inside the door and contact the white plaastic end of the actuator that the lock linkage hooks up to.
You can leave the lock in the car.
In this video i show you how to replace your door lock actuator on your bmw e46 merchandise.
Car door lock actuators are designed to lock and unlock a door without the effort of pulling on a cable and rod.
Door doesnt open from inside outside fix duration.
Then remove the tiewrap and the connectors on the microswitch wiring.
E90 bmw 328 double locked failed lock mechanism actuator.
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.
Removing the door lock mechanism and handle together on bmw e34 1992.
Use a long thin screwdriver to reach between the trim panel and door and peel the insulation sheet away from the door so that you can see the end of the lock actuator.
Gently pull away the inner seal from the adhesive.
In some cars the door lock actuator is positioned below the latch.
Remove the 3 philips head screws and the manual door lock knob pull the panel away from the door by disengaging the clips then pull it straight up.
2 remove the hook from the door lever and unplug the power window switch.
It s very important to swap the door handles from the old door to the new door because the original key won t work if you don t.