EASY Toyota Lock Actuator Replacement or Repair 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 Highlander

How to disassemble the door panel and replace the lock actuator in a 2014-2019 Toyota Highlander. Other models of Toyota such as the Camry may be similar. Tools you'll need T-30 Torx bit, 10mm Socket, Phillips Screwdriver or bit, and a panel removal tool(s). I also cover what usually goes wrong and how you may be able to just replace the motor for a few dollars if you are more adventurous! The new lock actuator for the driver door is AISIN DLT-119. Not another part number would be needed for the passenger door, etc. Please let me know if this video helped you. And please subscribe.

[@tcguy03]

Thank you for adding the cross hole part. It saved me.

[@SwimmingintheDeep]

Glad it helped! Thanks for the comment!

[@loganclark9516]

Solid Video, no nonsense rambling and plenty of good tips. Keep it up

[@SwimmingintheDeep]

Thank you for taking the time to comment even short comments like yours mean a lot.

[@yardtherapyllc4012]

Thanks for making such a detailed video, it helped out so much.

[@SwimmingintheDeep]

You're welcome. I'm glad that it helped. Part of the reason I make these videos is in case I have to go back and fix something similar. I watch my own video before I get out my tools :-)

[@RickMcClain]

I think Toyota Service said that the part price with them is $400 plus installation. I watched your video to see if I could attempt it myself. I'm going to give it a go. Thanks.

[@SwimmingintheDeep]

Toyota just buys the part from a company like Asin. Here's the one I went with and it's under $100. If you can fix simple stuff, you can do it. Let me know how it goes. This one is the drivers door www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B076BZJRQJ?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

[@dudewhat4813]

My 2018 camry has this problem. I took it to toyota. They're saying they'll do everything for 1,800 . I told them no thank you. I will be trying to do it myself

[@SwimmingintheDeep]

Toyotas are great, crazy that yours also is doing this early in it's life.

[@goodgoin1]

Below the speaker is a gap put your hand in there and slowly pry the door off after all screws are off. Also before removing door pop light out and unplug it.

[@SwimmingintheDeep]

Good tip!

[@goodgoin1]

I finally replaced mine, I wonder if something is switched around though, if I lock the door from the inside and shut the door I can still open from the outside. If I lock it from the outside it locks, also unlocks properly.

[@SwimmingintheDeep]

@@goodgoin1 my guess is that maybe the little arm that gets put on it, the metal rod, might not be sitting exactly right.

[@user-tm5jm2cm8e]

What happens if you don’t put the 2nd metal rod in?

[@user-qc5uk3dw5v]

is this also the same part and replacement for a 2015 toyota sienna xle minivan?

[@SwimmingintheDeep]

Actually I just looked it up and I think it is the same, the driver's door Aisin DLT-119

[@erickmorales2943]

Hola, logré cambiar el motor y reparé la puerta del conductor, alguien sabe si la polaridad del motor del acompañante es la misma del conductor?

[@SwimmingintheDeep]

So, my passenger door is now acting up and I plan to do that, just replace the motor. I can only find one motor that seems to be the fit for all doors. I have it on order from ebay/china seller. It was like $5. Hopefully I'll have it soon and will make another video on that. How did you open the actuator to get to the motor? I was thinking you can only cut it out and then weld/melt the plastic back.

[@aaliri]

where did you get the motor from?

[@SwimmingintheDeep]

Amazon.

[@meneflores1918]

I replaced my actuator, but now my door lock fuse keeps blowing 😢

[@SwimmingintheDeep]

I'm sorry to hear that. I can only guess that either that your new actuator itself has an issue or the wiring leading from the switch to the actuator.

[@kimwhite2553]

What was the issue to make you think the actuator was bad?

[@SwimmingintheDeep]

The locks will start working intermittently. So, for instance, when you tried to unlock the door sometimes it does not flip on that side that's going bad.... But all of the other doors open.

[@kimwhite2553]

My key fob won’t work with that door and the only way it will lock/unlock is with a key. I just purchased the car 3 days ago. Thanks for the info. Great video

[@SwimmingintheDeep]

​@@kimwhite2553That's good information, I would guess that you're on the right track and that the actuator is bad in that door.

[@joefriday6324]

Video is lacking... doesn't show the tear-down and removal and countless important steps of an actual installation.....Not as fully detailed as some of the longer videos.... which show a easy to follow, step by step replacement without the 'Blair Witch Project' shaking camera views.... but thanks.

[@SwimmingintheDeep]

Thanks for the comment. You may be in luck soon. The passenger side just went out and I plan to make a second video on that . I'll take your critique into account. If you make a video on yours let me know so I can gather further tips.

[@user-tm5jm2cm8e]

What happens if you don’t put the 2nd metal rod in?

[@user-tm5jm2cm8e]

What happens if you don’t put the 2nd metal rod in?

[@SwimmingintheDeep]

I can't remember but I think one goes to the pull handle inside and the other to the outside handle. Regardless, the system will not work unless you have both.