Need to replace my power lock accuator. Got the part, but I am a little leary on the door panel removal. Anybody got any tips or suggestions??? I guess the first step is the little (8mm I think) bolt right there by the arm rest??? I have a tool for the old style push pins...but this is a bit different. Thanks for the help in advance.

 

lower window.unsnap and remove triagular mirror cover.pry out lock cover and door handle cover.remove 3 bolts.1st behind lock cover,2nddoor handle,3rdunder door panel.lift door panel up and away.

 

Thanks! Its dark out now, but tomorrow I'll be puttin' it in for sure. I can't stand reaching over to lock and unlock the door! (lazy)

 

its not bad at all just make sure you get your lock button lined up correctly when you put it back on. Mine still doesn't work like it use too.

 

Can you elaborate??

 

Just the manual lock button on mine. When I put it back it has never seemed to work correctly. I pulled up on the panel and tightened it and that seemed to help. This all started at the time of my escalade handles being put in not sure if that is part of it or not.

 

Same problem here. The locks lock and unlock fine, but on the inside, my plastic piece with the orange that shows if its locked or not doesn't move hardly at all. I got sick of trying to get the damn thing right!

 

You'll be needin a 7mm socket for those screws. To line up my door lock button, I removed it from the door panel when I had the panel off, then re-installed the panel and just lined up the botton and popped it back on. Check the rod first though, it might get hung up when you remove the panel and might need to be straightened before re-installation.

 

Just head to my website, I have a tech write on it. It's for door handle replacement but it goes through the panel removal process.

 

Nice write-ups! Thanks for everyones help. Should be an easy fix.