Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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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 current key code of the vehicle.

Remove the front door exterior handle. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR FRONT DOOR HANDLE .
Remove the door lock cylinder retainer.

Fig 1: Removing Door Lock Cylinder Retainer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Without Door Disarm Switch
Remove the door lock cylinder.
- Disconnect the actuating rod.
Fig 2: Disconnecting Actuating Rod
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With Door Disarm Switch
Position the door lock cylinder aside to gain access to the door disarm switch.
- Disconnect the actuating rod.
Fig 3: Disconnecting Actuating Rod
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Disconnect the latch lever from the door lock cylinder.
1. Remove the E-clip.
2. Disconnect the latch lever.
Fig 4: Disconnecting Latch Lever From Door Lock Cylinder
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

NOTE: The door disarm switch can be installed in more than one position. Before removing the switch from the cylinder it may be necessary to mark the position of the switch in relation to the lock cylinder.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Door Disarm Switch Electrical Connector

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Remove the door disarm switch.
- Disconnect the door disarm switch electrical connector.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.