Door Lock Actuator Motor Front Left Driver Side | for Toyota 4Runner Camry Tundra Sequoia, Lexus ES350 GS350 LS460 RX450h, Scion tC xB xD | Replaces# 69040-0C050, 69040-06180, 931-401

Works just like oem and fits perfectly without problems. I saved a lot by doing it myself

For price, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT. Install went smooth, and the actuator works flawlessly.

First of all do a search for undoing a Toyota door panel. You’ll see how it’s really not rocket science to switch out an actuator. But then you’ll see how there’s not a gull durn thing about the 2nd gen Highlander 2009-2012’s panel removal.I’ll try to wake you through but you own responsibility for damage. First get those plastic panel vehicle tools; they make things easier for tinkering.Remove the plastic cover where the side mirror rests. So it from the window side.Pop loose the plastic cover behind the inside door handle to expose the 10mm/Phillips screw & remove.Pop open the brown faux wood trim from the top which is held by plastic tabs. They reveal two Phillips screws, the other two of the three that anchor the door panel. The lower screw is deep inside a tunnel.Return to the juncture of the panel on the mirror side. Wedge your tool between the door and panel and begin popping loose the retaining tabs and then you can grab beneath the panel popping along the bottom, up the right side past the actuator, then along the top. I kinda lifted some while pulling out and the panel comes free.The actuator is anchored by 3 Torx screws. Tinkerers, get a set here because they’re used on most cars. Undo and place in a safe spot.There is plastic to carefully pull away from the door. Unplug the unit by the one set of power plugs that is secured by a tab you push in and then pull.Examine your new actuator. There are two cables that fit into that plus one metal rod that fits BEHIND the actuator. I didn’t know about that rod so reach around to feel it behind the old one you’re about to remove. Jiggle the actuator to slide that metal rod free and you’ll have to twist the unit clockwise to free it from the metal ridge inside the door. Lift it free and it still is attached by the two cables.Examine from YouTube videos of the older Highlanders and how the old actuator holds the two cables. Open the black plastic tab to expose the ball shaped end. Pop each cable free of the unit’s body. Rotate the ball end 1/4 turn to unlock. The second has thin metal shank that is Z shaped. Carefully free that as well. Attach the Z shaped end and then the ball end of those cables and anchor them to the body of the new unit.This is the part that I had forgotten when installing: reach in to find that heavy steel rod that attaches to the outer door handle. That end goes into the white plastic hole of the arm of the new actuator. Once you’ve slid it through, lift the actuator unit and swing it back around that ridge and set it into place and hand screw the 3 Torx screws.MAKE SURE to plug the unit with the power cable (I forgot that too lol). Test that the unit operates by remote and power buttons. Wait to manually lock and unlock the button for now.Also check to make sure that the latch is properly ready. It’s the black swing arm that latches your door. Mine was closed and when I tried shutting the door it didn’t latch. Pull the outside handle which I think opened the latch.Tighten all Torx screws. Check once more that there’s power before reattaching the door panel. Go in reverse to assemble and then test.Mine on a 2011 Limited Highlander works flawlessly now. All operations are retained, from manual locking to using the power buttons, the remote and also the automatic unlock when you walk up and put your hand inside the outer handle. You can’t beat the price and value. I’ve saved hundreds by doing the homework and having the patience to DIY!

This was to replace the front driver's-side door on my 2013 Toyota Corolla. This part installed easily enough to replace the factory part. After re-assembling the door panel, we noticed the locking system would bind and the interior lock would not fully actuate. After an additional two hours of troublshooting, we finally discovered one part of the assembly does not match the factory part. The keyway for the exterior cylinder has a "+" shape as you can see in the photos. The first photo is the factory Toyota part, and you can see that the horizontal slot is WIDER than the vertical slot. On this replacement part, the vertical slot is WIDER than the horizontal one. This is exactly OPPOSITE of what is it supposed to be, thus this replacement part does not work if the door you install this on has a key. I don't know if I got a defective assembly of that is just how these are manufactured. I requested a replacement to find out.--UPDATE--I got a replacement part, and it was exactly like the original. This leads me to believe this is not a defect in the manufacturing, however this does mean the following:This part is NOT compatible with 2013 Toyota Corolla, left door WITH KEYED ENTRYThis may also be the case for other make/models with keyed entry. BUYER BEWARE

holding both the OEM side by side with this one they looked identical. It's wild this is ten percent of the cost of the one at the dealer. Install wasn't super complex. Very satisfied with the purchase.

I'm not a mechanic. The install took longer than the YouTube video suggested. The door doesn't close as gently as the original part but works fine.

It works perfectly.

The media could not be loaded. I just replaced this piece on my driver side door after 8 years of using the key to lock and unlock the door every day. I watched a YouTube video on how to do it and was able to get it fixed in an hour with zero mechanic experience. You will need a 10mm socket (to losen the window guide so you can slip the actuator out), a size 30 torx screwdriver and a Philips screwdriver. Very happy with the part. Hope it lasts!!! I have a 2012 camry and it fit perfectly.