Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Ranger. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: When a new lock cylinder is installed, both door and the ignition lock cylinders should be installed as a set. This will eliminate carrying an extra key which will fit only one lock. If a key is to be replaced, 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 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 correct key code of the vehicle.

Raise the front window.
Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Remove the watershield.
Disconnect the front door latch control cylinder rod from the door lock cylinder lever.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Front Door Latch Control Cylinder Rod From Door Lock Cylinder Lever
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the door lock cylinder.
1. Remove the door lock cylinder retainer.
2. Remove the door lock cylinder.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Door Lock Cylinder
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.