Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Mountaineer and 2005 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: When any new lock cylinder is installed, the driver door and ignition lock cylinders should be installed as a set. This eliminates carrying an extra key which fits only 1 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 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.

Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND ORNAMENTATION .
Position the watershield aside.
Remove the exterior front door handle nut (rear).
- To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
Disconnect the door lock cylinder actuating rod.
If equipped, disconnect the disarm switch electrical connector.
Remove the door lock cylinder.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.