Door Lock Actuators

[NorthShoreChiMM]

Both front door locks dont work. Getting the new ones from napa pn yw7z-54218a42-a, (correct)? And can someone please explain how to remove door panel and all electrical connections. And how to install the new actuator, rivet vs bolt and locknut. Couldn't find a detailed thread about this. If there is please post the link. Appreciate all responses.
PS. Off topic but doing stainless lines this friday, the lines have to be clocked on the ground, (hand tightened on stands, then crush/torque the banjo bolt on the ground with wheels on and lines are not touching suspension or tires), and is gravity bleed the best to get air out. (My fluid was changed a few weeks ago when I did calipers and rotors so I don't need to flush). Thanks
-Mike

[RubberCtyRauder]

https://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53906

although hard to read..black wording on blue background, can highlight it with mouse to read.
http://www.crownvic.net/drock96marquis/03+doorpanelremoval.htm

how do you know the actuators are bad? maybe it is the master switch?

[NorthShoreChiMM]

https://mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53906

although hard to read..black wording on blue background, can highlight it with mouse to read.
http://www.crownvic.net/drock96marquis/03+doorpanelremoval.htm

how do you know the actuators are bad? maybe it is the master switch?

Switch works for rear doors

[fastblackmerc]

There is probably 1k worth of Youtube videos on removing the door panels. The Marauders are the same as the CV & GM of similar vintage.
One thing to be careful of is removing the switch panels. There is a small notch along the inside front edge, stick a small screwdriver or non marking trim tool on there and pry up. This will release the front clip and then slide the panel forward to release the back clip. If you do it wrong, you'll break the back clip and the panel will flop around forever and ever.

[NorthShoreChiMM]

Thanks for the advice. You guys are the best

[BAD MERC]

The door panels are the easy part. Wait until you get to the connections, the glass run channel and the (gulp) huge friggin rivet that takes a special tool to install.

[fastblackmerc]

The door panels are the easy part. Wait until you get to the connections, the glass run channel and the (gulp) huge friggin rivet that takes a special tool to install.
Rivet is easy to remove.... replace with a stainless steel 1/4-20 bolt, washers and nyloc nut. Or you might be able to slip the old one off the bracket and slip the new one in....

[BAD MERC]

I managed to score the rivet gun last year and it comes in handy when taking anything apart on the doors.