How To Change Power Door Lock Actuator 2005 Chevy Silverado

Transfer the mounting bracket and dust cover to the new lock actuator.

How to change power door lock actuator 2005 chevy silverado.

Then use your test light or digital meter to check for power and ground at the connector when you operate the lock unlock switch. Way cheaper than the whole assembly. Unclip the lock rods and unplug the wiring harness. Plug in the wiring harness and lock rods.

Again the difficulty was not bad to replace the motor. You should see the voltage polarity toggle with each switch activation. Door lock systems operate the actuator by toggling positive negative voltage to the actuator. Pull the actuator so you can get a handle on the electrical connection.

That motor as posted above is 30. There was no room and led to many nicks and cuts. It has a little purple plastic piece on the top that you need to insert a broad flathead into and push up. Once the actuator is free from the door it should be hanging by the interior lock rod.

Removing the door latch assembly was a pain. When you push it up all the way 1 it will push itself off of the actuator. It did require removing the door handle.