trunk lock cylinder removal

59falcon · 05-18-2009, 08:35 AM

after removing the assembly from the trunk, does anyone know how to get the actual cylinder out of its' sleeve. i dont have a key if that matters. thanks rob

Raven Black 62 · 06-16-2009, 02:23 PM

Hi Rob,

Just went through this myself.

You need a key to remove the lock cylinder from the bezel. It doesn't necessarily need to be the right key, just one that fits into the cylinder. I used a trunk key from my Mustang which allowed the cyclinder to turn just enough to depress the little nib on the back of the lock cylinder that releases it from the bezel. I would guess that any old Ford trunk key would work.

59falcon · 06-17-2009, 10:02 AM

thanks ill give that a try

sabrecustom · 06-19-2009, 07:11 AM

Did you get a chance to try it yet? I have problem with mine too. When I turn the key, the cylinder just spins. I mind as well take it out for paint anyway. Just wondered if the trick worked for you...

59falcon · 06-19-2009, 03:51 PM

gave it a try today with no luck. i have a 60 &61 lock assy and got the correct type key, but cant get either one to release, the little knob will not depress. tried turning, jiggling, shaking etc. i guess the last option is to go to a locksmith. any other suggestions out there?

sabrecustom · 06-19-2009, 04:06 PM

What is your problem exactly? Are you just trying to get it open, or take out the lock cause you dont have a key? If your just trying to open it you can climb inside from the rear seat and pull the little lock lever toward the drivers side with some needlenose...

59falcon · 06-19-2009, 04:32 PM

the assembly is removed from the car. i dont have a key, you can buy a new lock cylinder from dearborn for $30 but they sell the cylinder only not the sleeve or bezel that it slides into. i called dearborn, they dont know how to remove it, im not going to buy a new one unless i can get the old one out. estimate for the locksmith is $40 and i end up with a new key for a 50yr old lock assy. there anybody out there who had to replace their lock cylinder?

Raven Black 62 · 06-30-2009, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 59falcon

the assembly is removed from the car. i dont have a key, you can buy a new lock cylinder from dearborn for $30 but they sell the cylinder only not the sleeve or bezel that it slides into. i called dearborn, they dont know how to remove it, im not going to buy a new one unless i can get the old one out. estimate for the locksmith is $40 and i end up with a new key for a 50yr old lock assy. there anybody out there who had to replace their lock cylinder?

Like I said I was able to get the cylinder out with my Mustang key, but I guess I was just lucky. I am, however, going the same route and taking a door lock cylinder and the trunk lock cylinder to get new keys made. Hopefully the ignition cylinder has never been changed and the door lock key will also work there.