Front Door Lock Actuator Replacement - 2013 BMW 320 XI

[@robbydigital9144]

BEST VIDEO on KZbin on how to do this! Gave me a lot of insight. Two steps to remove and one to add. Window does not need to go down and the door handle cable attached to the pull handle on the panel does not need to unclip. Leave it, just unhook it from the door actuator. And to add, you must remove the key cylinder. Just the cylinder and not the whole handle. Search KZbin for a vid. Takes about 30 minutes in all but the KEY to remove the actuator from the door is the rotation in this vid, pay close attention to the movement. Makes it so easy! Thanks guys!!,

[@alx6584]

Why remove the cylinder Key?

[@alx6584]

Good morning, following a centralization problem on my front left bmw f20 door, I changed the electronic lock. centralization works again but manual opening/closing (with the key) no longer works. Do you know where it could come from? THANKS

[@Tech-28]

I am sorry I do not know that answer

[@robbydigital9144]

@@alx6584 My guess would be the white cable from the key cylinder is not attached or seated properly to the actuator

[@franklinlanza980]

Knowing what you do know, do you still think it is necessary to disconnect the window?

[@Tech-28]

I just did for convenience sake, seemed like the right move

[@davidpadilla10]

What if my door is closed?

[@Tech-28]

Elaborate please