E36 M3 Door Lock Actuator Replacement

Replacing the electric door lock actuator on a bmw e36 posted on october 10 2012 by lee devlin the bmw 3 series cars manufactured from 1991 1999 are getting to the age where the electric door actuators are wearing out and there s nothing more frustrating than a door lock that won t respond to the key fob.

E36 m3 door lock actuator replacement.

Oem vdo is one of the largest oe providers in the world supplying numerous vehicle brands including bmw with many of their genuine parts that build the vehicle before they ever reach the car lot. How to remove and replace front door lock actuator on bmw e46 316ci 318ci 320ci 323ci 325ci 328ci 330ci 320cd 330cd 316i 318i 320i 323i 325i 328i 330i 320d 3. 4 to remove the old actuator first visually memorize where the old actuator is connected to the lock and how it is oriented so you can put the new one on later. Bmw oem e36 fuel door lock actuator gas flap central locking system m3 328 325.

Then just push the old actuator straight up and off the lock. Genuine bmw 3 5 ser e36 e34 door lock outer handle base 51211977669 4 pcs. Replace yours with a high quality oem vdo actuator to restore operation. Malfunctioning door locks could be a result of a faulty actuator.

Time to replace my passenger door lock and handle following the typical worn key problem for which i bought new locks and ignition barrel.