Needing to change the door lock actuator on my 2002 4Runner...Anybody have experience with this or suggestions...Thanks

Do you know how to remove the door panel?
If not, follow this:

Assuming you have power windows, lift the plastic bezel holding the power window switch by placing a flat screw driver between the door panel and the switch bezel (NOTE: lift the front end). Disconnect the wire from the switch

Remove the bolt on the interior door opener handle and push forward (towards the engine), DON'T try to pry or lift it without pushing it to the front first.

When it comes lose, you can pull it further towards the engine. With a screwdriver slowly remove the plastic clip on the metal rod attached to the door handle.

NExt, remove the two small round knobs on the arm rest. There are two screws inside. Remove those too.

With a screwdriver, slowly lift the door panel from the ends. You should hear "pop" sounds when the clips get lose.

Lift the door panel parallel to the door frame to remove it from the door lock/unlock knob on the top.

Slowly remove the plastic cover.

Using a screw driver slowly remove the plastic clips connected to the actuator assembly

Use a good and big Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3 bolts holding the door lock unit to the door frame (located to the side)

Use 10 mm tool to remove the inside bolts/niuts to remove the actuator from the door.

Hope this helps