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Video of door lock actuator replacement

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powerontap

Senior member
Montreal
Getting ready to replace my passenger lock actuator when I store the car in November. Looking for a video on this DIY. I've found similar videos from E46 but not an E85. Also need to know if the special tool is necessary to reconnect the bowden cable.

Anyone have a pictorial or video?

Thanks
 
Welcome back Gil :thumbsup:

I thought you were selling up, I seem to remember something about a friend offering you ?an Aston? - didn't that work out then?

ATB

Perry
 
Hi Perry, nice to be back on occasion :thumbsup: No I've resisted the strong temptation and decided to keep my Z. Door lock actuator has become my first and only defective part to replace since I purchased the car 8 years ago! So I've been using my savings to travel through Europe :)

Hope to replace this part myself this winter, but I would really like to have a good tutorial back up before I order the part.
 
Good afternoon .... I just came across this thread. I am helping my brother-in-law with his 2003 Z4 2.5 , in Laval.
So far I've removed the driver's side door lock actuator assembly (lock ok, but no unlock) and, like you, would also appreciate a d.i.y. video for reinstall action - removing was not too bad, but I fear replacing will be a real trick, to say the least!
As a side note, where would you suggest looking for parts (Cdn dollar etc)? He also has a convertible top problem .... unlatches okay, then can hear pump motor running (and some "gurgling noises) but no top movement.
Any hints, suggestions and/or ideas would be sincerely appreciated as this is my first foray into the world of BMW.
Thnx in advance,

Bob
 
I replaced mine and I can't unlock it with the key. I think the hard part is getting door key lined up again with new actuator...
 
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