Ford KA central locking, Easy to fit?

[jonestom]

Is it easy to fit new central locking mechanisms, my present one is very stiff to operate lately.

I've seen a complete set for sale on ebay to fit any car, the advert says easy to fit, but are they?

Also if I just changed the drivers side one, as the passenger one is fine , would I be able to get one that would operate from the same ignition key as present.

Regards
TC

 

[Belle427]

they very rarely are easy to fit,id be more inclined to take off your door panels and lubricate the linkages etc to free it all up

 

[jonestom]

Thanks for the reply CH, thought it wouldn't be easy, will try what you suggest first.
TC

 

[SeanT]

They are stupidly easy to fit, about five screws, provided you remove the whole lot, replace the bit you're changing, then refit the whole lot it's a doddle - if you try and get at a single part whilst still inside the door it's a sod. I did one on a mondeo in about an hour including working out how to do it (without a manual).

 

[jonestom]

Thanks Sean,
I'll check that out when I remove the inside door cover, if lubrication is all it needs, great, if not, it's good advice to remove the lot as you have suggested.
Regards
TC