Lincoln Aviator: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Removal and Installation - Door Lock Cylinder

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

NOTE: Repair individual door lock cylinders by discarding the inoperative door lock cylinder and building a new door lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair service kit. The lock repair service kit includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock to match the key cut pattern for the vehicle, thus allowing for single point replacement without needing to replace or reprogram other locks or keys.

1. Remove the fore front door glass run and bracket.
   Refer to: Front Door Glass Run and Bracket (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Position the exterior mirror wiring harness and grommet aside.
   

1. 
   Disconnect the door lock cylinder cable assembly.
   
   1. Pull back the door lock cylinder cable assembly from the door lock cylinder.
      
   2. Turn the door lock cylinder cable assembly counter clockwise, disconnect the door lock cylinder cable assembly from the door lock cylinder.
      

1. 
   Remove the front door emblem.
   
   1. Remove the front door emblem nut.
      
   2. Remove the front door emblem.
      Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. 
   Remove the door lock cylinder.
   
   1. Remove the door lock cylinder bolt.
      
   2. Remove the door lock cylinder.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Rotate the key to check for correct operation.