Hi Im about to replace the door lock actuator on my 98 LS400. Your other video was really helpful when I was replacing the fronts. I just wanted to ask how does the door handle connect with the door lock actuator to open the latch? on the front it was connected by a rod but I didnt see that anywhere here.
Glad it was helpful! To answer your question there is a little lever that is part of the exterior door handle that will disengage the latch. At 16:30 you will be able to see that little lever on the handle top middle of the screen.
You can probably leave it in. You would have to tape the window in the top position and remove the center guide to give enough clearance to remove the motor.
