Desperate for help to change door actuator

macafee2 · 15th August 2020, 12:03

I have finally removed a front offside door actuator from a spare door but think I have done something wrong and so before I remove the one from my car, can you help me do the job properly?

I have attached 4Actuator.jpg

Bottom fixing.jpg

Top fitting.jpg pictures, can you tell me what I should have done with Top and Bottom Fixing? What should I do with the Cross peg?

The picture titles have not transferred.
The second picture is the bottom fixing
The third picture is the top fixing
The bottom picture is the cross peg

trikey · 15th August 2020, 12:57

Undo this clip and leave the metal rod hanging in your door, if the rod comes out, it’s a whole heap of pain!

macafee2 · 15th August 2020, 13:15

thank you Trikey, what do I do with the bit with the cross on it, the 4th picture?

macafee2

stocktake · 15th August 2020, 13:20

Make a note of how many threads are sticking out under the white clip on your door before you open the clip. when you refix the clip from the replacement lock onto the threaded bar, try to leave the same number of threads showing.

The crosspeg/dumbell/dogbone bar (it has a few names)is unique to the drivers door it is the connection between the door handle assembly and the lock assembly. it just pushes into either end, if you do not fit it you will lose the ability to open and lock the door with the key.

macafee2 · 15th August 2020, 13:54

is it best to remove the window glass and frame when refitting an actuator?

Removing it was hard, putting it make just feels all the more difficult.

macafee2

mh007 · 15th August 2020, 14:14

You don't need to remove the window glass or frame to remove/refit.

stocktake · 15th August 2020, 14:24

Before you refit the door card make sure the door opens and closes locks and unlocks from both inside and outside. if you get the white clip in the wrong place then it can render inside opening or outside opening or both inoperable.

macafee2 · 15th August 2020, 14:40

Thank you guys for the advice, refitting was feeling daunting.

The weather I understand is not good this coming week so I may only get as far as removing the door card for a week or so.

thank you once again

macafee2

15th August 2020, 12:57	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,766 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Undo this clip and leave the metal rod hanging in your door, if the rod comes out, it’s a whole heap of pain! __________________ Lest we forget..

15th August 2020, 13:20	#4
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,587 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Make a note of how many threads are sticking out under the white clip on your door before you open the clip. when you refix the clip from the replacement lock onto the threaded bar, try to leave the same number of threads showing. The crosspeg/dumbell/dogbone bar (it has a few names)is unique to the drivers door it is the connection between the door handle assembly and the lock assembly. it just pushes into either end, if you do not fit it you will lose the ability to open and lock the door with the key. __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

15th August 2020, 14:24	#7
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,587 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Before you refit the door card make sure the door opens and closes locks and unlocks from both inside and outside. if you get the white clip in the wrong place then it can render inside opening or outside opening or both inoperable. __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

15th August 2020, 13:15	#3
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,925 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	thank you Trikey, what do I do with the bit with the cross on it, the 4th picture? macafee2

15th August 2020, 13:54	#5
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,925 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	is it best to remove the window glass and frame when refitting an actuator? Removing it was hard, putting it make just feels all the more difficult. macafee2

15th August 2020, 14:14	#6
mh007 This is my second home MG ZT260 SE, MG ZT190+, MG ZTT 160, R75 Conn SE 2.0, R75 Conn SE 2.5 X 3, R75 Club SE 1.8, P5B Coupe Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Keynsham, Bristol Posts: 4,211 Thanks: 65 Thanked 635 Times in 499 Posts	You don't need to remove the window glass or frame to remove/refit.

15th August 2020, 14:40	#8
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,925 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	Thank you guys for the advice, refitting was feeling daunting. The weather I understand is not good this coming week so I may only get as far as removing the door card for a week or so. thank you once again macafee2