1) Locate the Door Latch Linkage Rod
2) Select mounting location for actuator. *Note: Actuator Rod MUST move in a linear
(straight) direction, or parallel to the linkage rod.
3) Install the actuator rod into the plastic clip on actuator. (Diagram 8d) The bent end of the rod
is pressed into the plastic clip. To decrease the distance of the pull, the plastic clip can be moved
to the second hole.
4) Bend the rod to make the adjustment required to achieve a straight or linear pull of the
actuator.
This is a critical adjustment to prevent binding and eventual failure of the actuator.
5) Install the Rod Keeper Bracket on the rod. (Diagram 8a) Adjust location of rod keeper
bracket to correct position for mounting door latch linkage rod. Tighten both allen screws.
Note: Some vehicle door latches are more difficult to open than others. This is due to different
manufacturing tolerances, age and wear on vehicle. To enhance the pulling power of the actuator,
you can add springs, which can be purchased at a local hardware store. The spring must have enough
force to assist the actuator when pulling the latch open, but not be so strong as to keep the latch from
closing properly.
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Installation: Actuator and Linkage Rod
K9 Partner Power Door Opener System with PowerTouch Remote Control
Manual C840.N2
Screw
Rod Keeper
Actuator
Spring Stretched
Door Latch - Closed
Start Position of Rod - Pull
Screw
Rod Keeper
Actuator
Spring Stretched
Door Latch - Open
Start Position of Rod - Pull
Spring(stretched)
Spring
Rod Keeper
Actuator
Move plastic clip
to 2nd hole for
1/2” travel
Leave plastic clip
in 1st hole for
3/4” travel
Outside Metal Door Skin
Inside Door Panel
Actuator Rod & Plastic Clip
Actuator
Metal Bracket
Bolts or Screws
Door Lock
Linkage Rod
Actuator Rod
Rod Keeper
Allen Screws
Rod Keeper
Actuator Rod
Allen Screws
Door Lock Linkage Rod
50 Newton
Actuator
Diagram 8c
Diagram 8a
Diagram 8d
Diagram 8e
Diagram 8f
Diagram 8b
Notes:
1)
Mount rod & plastic clip toward outside metal door skin. Diagram 8c
2)
Mount actuator using bolts or screws and bracket. Each vehicle will have a
different mounting location.
3)
The direction of the actuator pull can be reversed by reversing the polarity
of the green and blue wires.
4)
Tighten both allen screws on the rod keeper securely
Rod
MUST
move in a linear
(straight) direction. Bend rod
to adjust for this movement
Rods
MUST
be parallel
to prevent binding of the
door lock motor.
Motor
will fail if the rod binds
when pulling door
linkage rod!
