This article will show you how to change keyed doorknobs and deadbolts.
Changing front door lock.
The screws may be obscured by the door handle so you may need to turn the handle to reach the screws.
First remove the lock from your door following the manufacturer s directions.
Insert the latch bolt into the edge of the door so that it extends into the middle hole on the door.
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It s a fairly simple task and only takes a few minutes but it will provide you with great peace of mind.
You may also need to use a wire tool or a paper clip.
In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
Open front door to reveal the face of the lock.
Remove the screws from the old lock on the inside of the door.
Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door.
Use a phillips head screwdriver to unfasten the two or three screws located on the inside knob plate.
The sloped side of the latch should face in the same.
First remove the old door lock by unscrewing the doorknob on the inside of the door.
Sometimes that includes changing the locks on your doors.
In apartment complexes this is now the most common way of changing locks on a door.
Then remove each side s door knob by pulling them away from the door.
Once the new pins are in reverse the steps to reassemble the lock.
Most electronic locks come with two screws that you need to remove from the inner part of the door.
Change is good especially when it comes to your safety.
Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.
Open the door and examine the edge.
Turn over the lock so its keypad faces downward.
Both doorknobs should come loose from the door when you remove the screws.
This allows you to pull the door knobs off the door from both sides.