1999 Chevy Astro Lock Actuator

1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO
91,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAGMAN
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I am trying to replace the lock actuator on the passenger side door. I was able to remove the door's interior "skin" and have located the lock actuator. I can see that it's attached to a bracket which is attached to the door's interior by two screws that face out and are secured by two washer type nuts that I cannot remove. I can't grab hold of them. If I could remove them then I could remove the actuator and replace it. Do I need a special tool to do this or is there some trick I don't know about?

Thanks for your help.
Oct 29, 2008 at 7:28 PM
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DAVE H
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The door lock motor/actuator is held on by 2 rivets that need to be driiled out and replaced with new when replacing lock ... hope this helps
Nov 9, 2008 at 10:05 AM
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