Opening door panel on a closed door??

777_DZ · 07-10-2018, 04:50 PM

What’s up guys my passenger side door’s actuator gave out with the door locked shut, and now I cannot get it open to replace the actuator myself. Dealership wants to charge $800 to replace it! I really really don’t want to have to pay that much without asking my Z family if the know a way to remove the passenger side door panel while it’s closed! Thank you I’m advance!!! You guys are awesome

SouthArk370Z · 07-10-2018, 06:02 PM

While waiting for an answer, see if you can track down a copy of the FSM. Nissan made most places take it down but you may still be able to find one.

Trips · 07-10-2018, 06:37 PM

Have you simply tried to open it from the inside door handle while also pushing the Unlock button next to the door handle?

NOT the Unlock from the switch on the armrest

It should release the door since thats mechanical.

cv129 · 07-10-2018, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trips

Have you simply tried to open it from the inside door handle while also pushing the Unlock button next to the door handle?

NOT the Unlock from the switch on the armrest

It should release the door since thats mechanical.

OR......release the key from the key fob, and unlock the door from the outside by hand will work too.

Manually unlocking something is becoming a lost art.

redondoaveb · 07-10-2018, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cv129

OR......release the key from the key fob, and unlock the door from the outside by hand will work too.

Manually unlocking something is becoming a lost art.

There is no key lock on the passenger door.

07-10-2018, 04:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
777_DZ Base Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Tennessee Posts: 4 Drives: Black 2010 370z A7 Rep Power: 3362	Opening door panel on a closed door?? What’s up guys my passenger side door’s actuator gave out with the door locked shut, and now I cannot get it open to replace the actuator myself. Dealership wants to charge $800 to replace it! I really really don’t want to have to pay that much without asking my Z family if the know a way to remove the passenger side door panel while it’s closed! Thank you I’m advance!!! You guys are awesome

07-10-2018, 06:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	While waiting for an answer, see if you can track down a copy of the FSM. Nissan made most places take it down but you may still be able to find one. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

07-10-2018, 06:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,728 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Have you simply tried to open it from the inside door handle while also pushing the Unlock button next to the door handle? NOT the Unlock from the switch on the armrest It should release the door since thats mechanical. RonRizz likes this. __________________

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