Common hand tools.
How to install power door locks ford ranger.
Then hook up the power connectors.
Disengage door pull panel from the rest of the door panel.
I am not going to cover adding the individual components here because i added complete power doors to a project truck.
Your ford dealer can supply you with the correct actuator for your year and model if you give a parts salesperson the vehicle identification number.
If you have the factory power lock assembly s all you have to do is attach the actuator to the door and the rod to the push down lock rod.
If you have aftermarket locks will need to bend the rod for the actuator to match the angle of the door lock button rod.
When one of these sealed units fails there is no way to repair it so replacement is your only option.
This video is applicable to t.
Installation of power locks.
Part 1 of replacing the driver side door lock actuator on my 2000 ford ranger.
Ok so the first thing you will want to do is disconnect the negative battery cable.
In my case i am working with a 2000 ranger xl 4wd but most rangers should be similar with the exception of different color wires on different years.
Disconnect negative battery cable.
Ford uses a modular design door lock actuator.
Power windows door locks and mirrors.