I received my (2) used but good actuators today for my 82 300SD. After I purchased them the seller told me they came off a 88 420 SEL.

The one I am removing is Blue in color and the rod snaps in. The one I am removing has 3 mounting screws. The replacements ones off the 88 420 SEL, I got 2, one spare, only have 2 mounting bolts, but these 2 holes match up OK.

The rods are different so I need to change rods.

So I need to remove the rod from the used 420 SEL's I just got but they don't screw out. I see 3 wedges around the rod, that might be holding the rod in. ?????

Do I push side ways on the rod to where there is no wedges in the void?

I don't want to bust it.

Thanks

I tried to cross ref parts to see if compatable but Pelican does not list a rear door actuator for a 82 300SD, but they do list a rear door actuator for a 88 420 SEL and it is 124-800-17-15-75-M22. I hope this one will work, it appears it will.

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1982 300SD