2004 Mini Cooper How To Reinstall Door Lock Actuator

Now you can replace the actuator fixing bolts through the door.

2004 mini cooper how to reinstall door lock actuator. These instructions are written from memory based on having replaced both the passenger and driver side actuators in a 2002 mini cooper s over 7 years of ownership. Instructions for replacing the door lock actuator on 2002 to 2006 minis. If you want to attempt to repair your existing lock actuator read on. Hello i m new to the forum and have had my 2003 mini cooper s for a little over a month.

Pry up the plastic cover of the actuator. North american motoring door lock problems here s post 147. Step 3 disassemble the door lock actuator. Car door lock actuators are designed to lock and unlock a door without the effort of pulling on a cable and rod.

Door lock repair instructions as submitted by mpayle in our forums. Mini cooper s door actuator posted in problems questions and technical. Hi guys wonder if anyone could help us out i have a 2004 mini cooper s passenger door locks with remote fob but does not unlock from remote fob or toggle switch you can release via the handle inide but thats about it i have changed the passenger side actuator but still have the same probelm any ideas. 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.

I did not realize that my driver s door lock actuator was broken until getting on to the forum. 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. Open the back panel of the door lock actuator and unhook the interior door handle cable then set the cable aside. In some cars the door lock actuator is positioned below the latch.

Equip cars trucks suvs with 2004 mini cooper door lock actuator from autozone. It s held down by a series of clips along the sides. Look at post 146 on page 6 for good pictures that are referred to.