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How To Replace Door Locks And Cylinders

Vintage Mustang Door Locks And Cylinders
Mustang trunk locks became... 
   
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Vintage Mustang Door Locks And Cylinders
Mustang trunk locks became simpler and had fewer parts as time passed. This is a '65-'66 with a die-cast lock cylinder sleeve (escutcheon) and lock cylinder similar to that of the ignition switch. A release pin is accessible once the lock assembly is removed from the decklid. Press the release pin and out it comes.
Vintage Mustang Door Locks And Cylinders
For '67, Ford changed the... 
   
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Vintage Mustang Door Locks And Cylinders
For '67, Ford changed the Mustang's trunk lock in two ways. It moved the lock out of the decklid to the body and retained it with a spring steel clip as found in the doors. Ford also went to a double-sided key in '67 for improved security and convenience. This is what you can expect to see from '67-'70s.
Vintage Mustang Door Locks And Cylinders
For '71-'73, Ford moved the... 
   
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Vintage Mustang Door Locks And Cylinders
For '71-'73, Ford moved the trunk lock cylinder back into the decklid and retained it with a two-bolt bracket in the lid. Remove the bracket and the lock cylinder comes right out.
Vintage Mustang Door Locks And Cylinders
Vintage Mustang Door Locks And Cylinders
The '65-'66 Mustang trunk... 
   
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Vintage Mustang Door Locks And Cylinders
The '65-'66 Mustang trunk lock replacement is the most challenging of all model years. The latch mechanism is retained with two body bolts. You're going to need a 1/2-inch socket.
Vintage Mustang Door Locks And Cylinders
Vintage Mustang Door Locks And Cylinders
You'll need a 1-inch deep-well... 
   
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Vintage Mustang Door Locks And Cylinders
You'll need a 1-inch deep-well socket to remove the trunk lock cylinder. Remove this nut and the entire lock comes out.
Vintage Mustang Door Locks And Cylinders
Remove this sleeve next, which... 
   
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Vintage Mustang Door Locks And Cylinders
Remove this sleeve next, which goes between the 1-inch nut and the lock.
Vintage Mustang Door Locks And Cylinders
Vintage Mustang Door Locks And Cylinders
Turn the lock clockwise to... 
   
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Vintage Mustang Door Locks And Cylinders
Turn the lock clockwise to the release point and depress this pin, which releases the lock cylinder.
Vintage Mustang Door Locks And Cylinders
Vintage Mustang Door Locks And Cylinders
o install the new cylinder,... 
   
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Vintage Mustang Door Locks And Cylinders
o install the new cylinder, depress the pin with the key installed and insert the cylinder as shown. Press all the way in and return clockwise until the pin pops. This pin retains the lock cylinder.
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