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Hey guys... So I'm a bit of a bind. I purchased the generic eBay actuators and began the install this past weekend. I printed the lexus owners club instructions, read them over thoroughly, and then began work on friday evening. Then with the access holes in view (just the frame of the door), and the clear plastic sheet moved out of the way, I removed a few bolts including the 3 Torx bolts used to hold the door latching mechanism. I also removed a screw that fastens the plastic cover around the actuator and latching mechanism. So things are going pretty well, but after an hour of twisting and turning, I still couldn't see how I'd get to the cam lever. I took off my '02 RX300 door panel of my front passenger door successfully, and removed the translucent plastic sheet. I then removed a few bolts including 3 Torx bolts used to hold the door latching mechanism. I also removed a screw that fastens the plastic cover around the actuator and latching mechanism. So things are going pretty well, but like most ppl, I couldn't see how I'd attach the new generic actuator rod. At this point, I decided to remove the 2 screws that hold the OEM actuator. Voila... I was able to move the OEM actuator towards the A-pillar, and I could clearly see the cam lever the OP was referring to. At this point, I went ahead removed the mechanical wire that connects the door lock to the actuator. It slid out pretty easily... I figured I'd take my time and think about the placement of the eBay actuator/ rod and work at my tabletop. Now here's the problem... I called it a day and decided to close the door to make sure the battery didn't drain. I put back the Torx bolts for the door latch, close the door, and just as I was closing the door, I thought 'hmm... this door better open up w/o that mechanism. I NOW CANNOT OPEN THE DOOR. The door innards are still exposed (door card off, plastic sheet aside) so I'm not completely in panic mode. ...but my door is closed and I'm literally stuck reaching around trying to pull/ push levers near the OEM actuator spot while simultaneously pulling the door handle from the inside. Someone tell me they've been in this situation before.... Please. hahahah I think I've spent 45 mins. reaching around, but I kind of fear that I'll have to call a locksmith or worse yet, bring this to a dealer. Oh yeah. Thanks in advance.