Ford 6C2Z-1521990-A
Lock Cylinder, Front Center

It is important to install the door lock cylinder together with the ignition lock cylinder as a set to prevent the need for an extra key that opens only one lock. When using a new key the key code number receives a stamp on a metal tag which joins the key. Repairs of individual lock cylinders require users to discard defective parts while following the instruction sets in appropriate lock repair packages to match new components to present key codes. All lock cylinder removal starts with dismantling the door trim panel if present. You need to detach the rod that controls the cylinder lock before removing both the retainer and the door lock cylinder. When handling door lock cylinders with E-Guard Cargo Protection it is essential to view the cover from below while releasing the two tabs on the top then sliding off the cover before disassembling the retainer and cylinder. When changing a rear door lock cylinder first reverse the four screws securing the license plate housing before moving the housing out of the door path to disconnect both rods and cables followed by retainer and cylinder removal. When changing door lock components in vehicles equipped with E-Guard Cargo Protection System rear doors you must disconnect the interior door latch actuating cable first before proceeding to remove the retainer and the door lock cylinder. The speaker maintenance for sliding doors requires removal of four screws to disconnect the electrical connector of the speaker next to removing the actuating rod followed by retainer and lock cylinder removal. The installation process requires following the opposite steps of removal.

A new lock cylinder setup should always include the door lock cylinder together with the ignition lock cylinder to prevent having an additional key only functioning in one lock. A new key receives key code stamping from the system which creates a metal tag for its attachment. To conduct individual lock cylinder repairs replace the defective lock cylinder before constructing a new unit with instructions available in the proper lock repair package that enables matching the key code number of the vehicle. You should start by taking away the door trim panels (if present) before removing each lock cylinder from different doors. The process to remove door lock cylinders starts with disconnecting the rod from side and front door lock cylinders followed by retainer removal to extract the door lock cylinder. To handle rear door removal the license plate housing requires four screws which must be unscrewed and placed aside before disconnecting the actuating rod from the lock cylinder and door latch cable and finally extracting the retainer and door lock cylinder. Sliding door owners must first disconnect the speaker wires and remove its four screws before detaching the electrical connector and rod from the lock cylinder and afterward taking out the speaker retainer as well as cylinder. The new lock cylinder installation requires following the reverse steps of removal.

View the door lock cylinder cover from the bottom, release the two tabs, and slide it off before removing the retainer and the door lock cylinder.