how to get out door actuator?
 

I have a 91 and got the door panel off but it looks like this thing is in there good. how exactly do i get it out? I didn't find any bolts.

also, i think it's fried but i suppose i should make sure before i rip it out. can i test it while it's still in the door?

RE: how to get out door actuator?
 

It is riveted in. Look on the side of the jam under the latch mechanism and you'll see it. Take a center punch and knock out the round center part of the rivet and then drill the rest of it out.

RE: how to get out door actuator?
 

dang i was hoping i didn't have to drill. my bits all suck. i guess ill just have to be patient, great...

RE: how to get out door actuator?
 

when we did my brothers we didnt have to drill them out. we just popped it out of the bracke that holds it in. i wuold try that before i drilled them out!

RE: how to get out door actuator?
 

Hmmmm, now that's a creative idea!!!

RE: how to get out door actuator?
 

yea i didn't have to drill anything. just pull it off the holder thing

RE: how to get out door actuator?
 

Do new ones install with bolts? Or do we gotta break out the rivet gun? Im askin this because my passenger door actuator doesnt work.

RE: how to get out door actuator?
 

Try doin it the post above ya's way.

RE: how to get out door actuator?
 

no man you just gotta pull it out of the bracket. the bracket is riveted to the door, so just pull the actuator out of the bracket. i see no reason to drill them out, then go back and rivet them back in. especially if you dont have the large rivet gun.

RE: how to get out door actuator?
 

Mine was stuck in there so bad that a drill wouldn't touch it, I had to get the cutting wheel out and cut the rivit face off and then punch it. But I got it!!!!