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YOU DO HAVE TO REMOVE ANY OF THE RIVETS. The clip bracket that goes around the actuator can simply be unclipped off the new lock actuator with a flat head screw driver then unclip a the old lock actuator inside the door and the new lock actuator can be pushed in the old clip no need to remove the rivet. To get the lock actuator installed in the door, you do not have to remove the second rivet either pull the mounting hardware inside the the door through the door handle opening on the outside you have to pull a little hard, then once the end is through the door handle opening twist the mounting bracket upright so that you can put the little hook that’s on the end of the lock actuator through the loop at the end of the bracket its got a good amount of tension when you twist kinda feels like it’s going to snap but it won’t if you do it right then you can slip everything back through the door handle and push the door actuator into the riveted clip. It can take a little time and seem like it won’t work but it does. The only thing I don’t recall is if I had to have the lock actuator on the outside of the door while hooking it to the end of the bracket, or I had it partly inside the doorhandle opening while hooking it to the bracket, but it can be done.I did this on my 2001 expedition. Hope this helps someone

u do not need to remove the ashtray that can just be removed with the door panel.

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lovely video. didn’t realize it’d be this hard though, I was super excited until I heard I’d need to drill, and then Steve Harward says that you don’t even need to drill, but I’ll have to cut the metal rod with a tool. I think if I can get my hands on a quarter inch bolt and locking nut, AND a small metal cutting tool, then I’ll be able to pull this off.

My locks wok but neithrtcrear door cab be opened from inside (yes child locks are off). But your video gives a good look into the mechanism, which should help diagnose my problem.

I followed these steps to the best of my ability with my stepdads help, however my stepdad wanted to make sure that everything was working so without bothering to put the paneling back on we just reattached the handles without it and when we closed the door now we can't get it to open back up. Any suggestions as to what would cause that door to not open back up from the inside or outside? It is unlocked supposedly and the child lock appears to be off as well so we are unsure why it won't open now. At least now our battery isn't dying from the door not shutting correctly lol

Bought new rivets. Lock Actuator Peel-Type Rivet Compatible with Ford Door N808689-S417

Thank you so much. That was so easy. And I was able to spread the bracket with a screwdriver instead of drilling the rivet. I also didn't have to cut the rod with a Dremel. I managed to get it worked out.

There is no need to remove the ash tray

Absolutely going to use this video to replace 2 locks on my Ford 2000 expy... but right now your voice is soothing me to sleep. Zzzzz

Thank you

I'm wondering where did u get that nut sert. I'm replacing mine currently

Great video. So when are u swinging by to do all mine?. 😆 🤣

The tip about cutting off the old rod saved me a bunch of time. Thanks Steve and Mediocre Mechanic for posting the video. Fortunately or unfortunately my rivet was already sheared or previously drilled out so that may have been my problem to start with. Replaced the actuator anyway and the big rivet tool from Harbor Freight and one of the included 1/4"x1/2" rivets worked like a champ. I'm happy to have that right rear lock fixed to I don't have to stretch anymore.

You don't need to drill out the rivet that holds the actuator mounting bracket. Just use a large screwdriver to spread one side of the bracket open and the actuator will slide out. The new actuator will slide back into the bracket the same way. That was in the instructions that came with my new actuator. Also, I found it much easier if you use a dremel tool to cut the metal rod on the end of the actuator about an inch from where it's held in the grommet. You can just remove the old actuator and pivot the cut piece of rod out of the grommet. No need to pull all of it outside the door. To install, put the new rod in the grommet inside the door, put the new actuator in the door and pop the rod into the actuator. Then slide it into the mounting bracket. No need to drill out any rivets. Thanks for your video. It was very helpful!

Thanks! Super easy to follow along. Your voice is so soothing when I was freaking out lol