Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

WARNING: Disconnect the battery ground cable when working on or near the driver side door cylinder lock rod or door latch. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

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.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, see TRIM PANEL - FRONT DOOR .
Remove the lower theft shield screw.

Fig 1: Removing Lower Theft Shield Screw
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the nut and the theft shield.

Fig 2: Removing Nut
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Remove the lock cylinder nut and remove the lock cylinder.
- If equipped, disconnect the door lock cylinder switch electrical connector.
Fig 3: Removing Lock Cylinder
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.