Door Lock Cylinder: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Ford RV Cutaway, 2008 Ford Econoline, 2008 Ford E450 Super Duty, and 2008 Ford Cutaway. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

All doors

NOTE: When a new lock cylinder is installed, the door lock cylinder and ignition lock cylinder should be installed as a set. This eliminates carrying an extra key which fits only one lock. If a new key is used, the new key code number is stamped on a metal tag attached to the key.

NOTE: Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative lock cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.

If equipped, remove the door trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION article.

Side door/front door

Disconnect the lock cylinder actuating rod.

Fig 1: Sliding Door Lock Cylinder Actuating Rod

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the retainer and the door lock cylinder.

Fig 2: Door Lock Cylinder Retainer

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Side Door With E-Guard Cargo Protection

NOTE: View of the door lock cylinder cover is from the bottom.

Release the 2 tabs on the door lock cylinder cover and slide it off the door lock cylinder.

Fig 3: Releasing Tabs On Door Lock Cylinder Cover

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the retainer and the door lock cylinder.

Fig 4: Door Lock Cylinder Retainer

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Rear door

Remove the 4 license plate housing screws.

Fig 5: License Plate Housing Screws

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Position the housing away from the door.
Disconnect the lock cylinder actuating rod and the door latch actuating cable.

Fig 6: Door Latch Cable & Door Lock Cylinder Actuating Rod

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Remove the retainer and the door lock cylinder.

Fig 7: Door Lock Cylinder Retainer

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Rear door with E-Guard Cargo Protection System

Remove the 4 license plate housing screws.

Fig 8: License Plate Housing Screws

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Position the housing away from the door.
Disconnect the interior door latch actuating cable.

NOTE: View of the door lock cylinder cover is from the bottom.

Release the 2 tabs on the door lock cylinder cover and slide it off the door lock cylinder.

Fig 9: Releasing Tabs On Door Lock Cylinder Cover

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the retainer and the door lock cylinder.

Fig 10: Door Lock Cylinder Retainer

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Sliding door

If equipped, remove the speaker.
- Remove the 4 screws.
- Disconnect the speaker electrical connector.
Disconnect the lock cylinder actuating rod.

Fig 11: Sliding Door Lock Cylinder Actuating Rod

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the retainer and the lock cylinder.

Fig 12: Door Lock Cylinder Retainer

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

All doors

To install, reverse the removal procedure.