Lincoln Navigator: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / Door Lock Cylinder. Removal and Installation

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 exterior front door handle access plug.
   

1. NOTICE: Do not pull the door handle out of the door completely. Damage to the electrical harness will occur.

   
   Remove the door lock cylinder.
   
   1. Hold the exterior front door handle open.
      
   2. Turn the release screw enough to release the door lock cylinder.
      Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm)
   3. Remove the door lock cylinder.
      

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   

1. Rotate the key to check for correct operation.