Q: Replace Actuator

asked by on April 09, 2016

Hi. My left rear door doesn't work and I am think about replacing actuator. Is actuator on the same side can be used for both front and rear door or there is a specific actuator for each of 4 doors?
My car has a manual transmission.

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