E39 Door Lock Actuator Replacement

E39 owners just some supplement tips regarding the removal and operation of the door actuator and latching mechanism.

E39 door lock actuator replacement.

Reconnect the metal cables near the door handle by connecting the. Replace the door lock actuator bolts and screws. And two hours to troubleshoot. Also for bimmerfest members its free see link below for a great how to.

On manual locks the locking function operates by pushing or pulling on the door lock. As well as having an actuator it also has position switches so the body computer and instrument cluster knows and can warn you when the door is open. Reattach the clips and cables. The job of the door latch is to latch the door to the body of the car.

On bmw e39 models the power door lock actuator is integrated with the latch. Then reinstall the two 10mm bolts above and below the location of the door lock actuator to secure the actuator. This manipulates a series of rods that slide back and forth opening and closing the locking mechanism at the door latch. On a vehicle with electric locks the process is a bit different.

This is a relatively easy diy about a 5 or 6 out of 10 but there are some tricks to doing it quickly and properly. The following is a diy to replace the front door lock actuator. Reinstall the three screws into the door lock to secure it in the door.