2003 FORD MUSTANG lock

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
Locks, Latches And Mechanisms
Refer to
Section 501 - 14B for power door lock and luggage compartment lid remote control lock switch
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Latch —
Door
Removal 1. Remove the door trim panel (23942). For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 05 .
2. Release the actuating rods by opening the clips.
3. Using a screwdriver, release the lock cylinder actuating rod.
4. Remove the door latch screws.
5. Disconnect the door ajar switch and the actuator electrical connectors.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Latch —
Luggage Compartment Lid
Removal 1. NOTE: The luggage compartment lid latch is equipped with mechanical interior release handle.
Disconnect the luggage compartment lid lock actuator (432A38) cable.
2. Remove the luggage compartment lid latch (43200). 1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Remove the three bolts.
Installation 1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Handle —
Exterior Door
Removal 1. Remove the door trim panel (23942). For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 05 .
2. Release the exterior door handle actuating rod by opening the clip.
3. Remove the exterior door handle nuts.
4. Remove the exterior door handle.
Installation
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Handle —
Interior Door
Removal 1. Remove the door trim panel (23942). For additional information, refer to Section 501 - 05 .
2. Remove the rivet.
3. Remove the cable clip.
4. Release the cable housing from the interior handle.
5. Release the actuating cable from the interior handle and remove the handle.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Ignition Lock Cylinder —
Functional
Removal and Installation 1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Section 414 - 01 .
2. Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder (11582). 1. Insert the ignition key and turn to the RUN position.
2. Using a 1/8- inch drift, press the ignition switch lock cylinder release pin through the
access hole while pulling out the ignition switch lock cylinder.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure. zVerify ignition switch lock cylinder operation.
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Ignition Lock Cylinder —
Non-Functional
Removal and Installation 1. NOTE: Make sure the front wheels are in the straight- ahead position.
Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301) and wait at least one minute to allow the depletion
of the restraint system backup power supply. For additional information, refer to Section 414 -
01 .
2. WARNING: To avoid the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all
warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the deactivation procedure.
Deactivate the supplemental restraint system (SRS). For additional information, refer to
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Deactivation and Reactivation in this section.
3. WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, read and follow all
warnings, cautions, notes and instructions in the steering wheel removal and installation
procedure.
Remove the steering wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to Wheel in this section.
4. Twist off the cap from the ignition switch cylinder.
5. NOTE: The lock cylinder is repaired by discarding the inoperative lock cylinder and building a
new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package (F85Z-11582- AA). The lock repair
package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock cylinder to the current key
code of the vehicle.
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Remove the ignition switch lock cylinder.
zUse a 1/8- inch diameter drill bit to drill out the lock cylinder retaining pin.
z Use a 3/8- inch drill bit to drill down the middle of the ignition lock key slot until the ignition
switch lock cylinder breaks loose.
z Remove and discard the ignition switch lock cylinder and clean the drill shavings from the
steering column.
6. Remove the bearing retainer.
7. Remove the bearing and gear. zThoroughly clean all drill shavings from the steering column and inspect it for damage.
8. To install, reverse the removal procedure. zInstall a new ignition switch lock cylinder.
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