Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: The passenger side is shown, the driver side is similar.

NOTE: When any new lock cylinder is installed, the luggage compartment lid lock cylinder, the driver door lock cylinder, and ignition lock cylinder should be installed as a set. This eliminates carrying an extra key that 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 .
Remove the front door latch shield screw.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Remove the front door latch shield nut.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
Remove the front door latch shield.
Remove the nut and the door lock cylinder.
- To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.