Toyota 4Runner Door Lock Actuator Replacement 

Too many of us are having these problems. Time for a recall and reimbursement Toyota!!!!!!!😠

Very simple to follow. Thanks! (Dealership wanted $1,100 to replace.)

Quick tip when replacing the door panel back on the door, roll down the window AFTER you have everything installed into the door, it makes it so much easier to slip the top edge over the metal.

Perfect install video. Exactly what I needed to fix my 5th gen 4Runner’s passenger door issues!

Nice video, right to the point. My front locks go out like clock work every 2 years. Just ordered actuator 7&8

you're the man AJ!!! Thanks 😊 Saved my daughter some money

I watched this video twice, then I replaced mine without watching it again in about 30 minutes. The hardest part was getting the door panel back on correctly at the end. You have to get the top part seated close to the window, so you put it in first, at a downward-facing angle, then push the rest of the tabs in. That probably took me 5-10 minutes.

Thanks for posting this video. Just did the replacement and it was EXACTLY as you showed it. Well done!

Thanks for this video! Quick and easy to follow and do. I had to do both driver and passenger doors today so you really helped me out! Cheers!

Thank you for the video, I followed instructions,and everything went flawlessly. Hardest part was getting the door panel back on. Lol.

Followed your steps and success. I am positive you saved me $$$

*** WARNING! Test the mechanical key function after, it often does not work because the key does not get lined up. I had to dig through several forms to find how to resolve this. Most people find out once they realize their battery on their key fob is dead and then our stranded. There is a small rubber cylinder on the outside portion of the door. The panel the door does not need to be removed. Remove this little rubber circle which exposes a torque screw, will need a T 30 size bit. Unscrew it (it does not unscrew all the way so you don’t have to worry about it falling down ) and then the mechanical key can be pulled out of the door and you will notice there isn’t plus shape and which must line up with the actuator. Once you pull it out and it is very easy to do. I’ll post video to my channel

Thanks for your sharing video i just fixed my front right passenger door lock. Your knowledge is very helpful ❤.doesn't take long Uninstall and reinstall them back

Typically don’t comment on videos but this one was spot on, thanks for the tutorial!

I saw the one on amazon and i didnt buy it because all the gears inside the actuator are plastic and the oem one are metal which explains the price difference but i just ended up buying the motor for $10 on amazon so im gonna try that this weekend looks easy enough

This was very helpful, thanks for taking the time to do this. On my 2013, I had no need for the 10mm socket and my three bolts holding in the actuator used T30 not T25. Strange how different years within the same generation have different hardware. Seems inefficient for such an efficient company like toyota

Thanks alot. Replaced my driver door actuator today after watching your vid. It was just as easy as you showed!!!

Excellent video. Thanks man. I would like to bring up an issue I had with mine that someone asked and it was explained but someone very well below. I followed your video but my manual key wasn’t working at all. There’s actually a rod that comes off the actual key insert behind the door handle and goes into the top of the latch actuator. So in addition to that rod that goes into the actuator that you mentioned there’s one at the top that needs to go in horizontally as well. Again excellent video but for those having the issue I had. That’s your solution.

Thank you so much for this.

Great video and info.

If you get the OeM version, parts geek sells it for $144 OTD vs Toyota or Autozone at $400+

Do you think the part number & install procedure would be the same for a 2020 4runner driver door? I believe they are the same generation. Lastly, do you think it would be worth paying the extra for the Toyota OEM part In the hopes of it possibly lasting longer? Thanks for the tips:)

I see the description on amazon is 2010-2016, Would this work on a 2018 5th gen?

Watched this video after I replaced my door handle. I think the yellow rod where the actuator goes controls the actual latch for the door handle. I don't think I properly put that back in place because I closed the door and now I can't open it from inside or out. Any ideas on what to do?

I just changed mine! Thank you! BUT when I tested the manual key it no longer works. Can you please help me with this? I did use the OEM part. Thank you Rick

Bro coming in the clutch haha. I gotta replace the passenger door on my 2016 Trail.

My key fob only works while car has power (dome lights) as soon as the car cuts power, key stops working. Any ideas? Replaced both actuators

I replaced my actuators when I got my car 2 years ago. now the passenger side makes a loud sound when it locks. just making sure, that is the actuator right? the first time it didn’t make sounds but it just wouldn’t work

Any actuator brand recommendations for the driver side passenger door? Thanks

So is the "green" cable green on one end and yellow on the other end?

Mine works perfect other than the door doesn’t lock or unlock when trying to use the key manually now, what did I do wrong??

Mine is bad on my 08 right rear door

What year model is this, I need one for a 2020

Just wondering, do we need to remove the screw for the window rail? Or leave it on?

Is it about the same for the passenger side? My passenger side went out first

Where did you get your plastic tools?

I'm hoping that his helps me with my 2000 4Runner. The driver side 2nd door is refusing to shut (would say rear door but RU-vid thinks I mean rear tailgate ... So Irritating).

I had both sides fail before 40,000 miles

Except that you edited out the tough part, getting it back in and connected.

$40 or $100?