how to replace driver door lock

2003 FORD TAURUS
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BOB J. H.
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Engine Mechanical problem 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 72000 miles

have new part
I removed the panel
removed 3 screws holding lock to door
removed key lock rod
could not remove handle rod from locking mechanism
could not pull lock out of door cavity
spent an hour, put everything back, ate dinner

HOW DO I GET THE LCOK OUT OF THE DOOR CAVITY???

Thanks, Bob
Sep 22, 2009 at 6:03 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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are you replacing the door lock cylinder or the door lock actuator?
Sep 22, 2009 at 7:40 PM
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BOB J. H.
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[quote:10d279909f="bluelightnin6"]are you replacing the door lo

ck cylinder or the door lock actuator?[/quote:10d279909f]I bought a black plastic actuator that has three rods attached to it. I'm trying to get the unit out of the door so I can replace the thing that makes the door lock rod go up and done. The original sounds like it is "stripped" when I try to remotely open or close the lock. Thanks bob
Sep 23, 2009 at 8:53 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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ok, to replace your vehicle's door lock actuator you must first remove the door ajar switch. do this by performing the following steps..


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_Noname_1005.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_Noname2_281.jpg


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_Noname3_105.jpg

now you should be able to remove the door lock actuator by lifting the locking tab and sliding the actuator off of the latch assembly.
Sep 23, 2009 at 12:50 PM