How To Change Exterior Door Locks
Fit the new doorknobs on the door placing the doorknob with the screw holes on the inside of the door.
How to change exterior door locks. The most comprehensive method of ensuring security it involves removing the existing lock from the door including the handle if it s a handle lock combo and then installing. After you get the screws out if the plunger doesn t pull right out go ahead and take your philips head. Fit the new doorknobs on the. Remove the exterior door knob.
Insert the new bolt into the opening on the edge of the door and fasten it to the door with the provided screws. Go ahead and take your philips head screwdriver and remove it on the side of the door. If the deadbolt comes with an interior plate and a decorative. Make sure the latch is.
Use the long screws to attach the doorknobs to the door and two short screws to secure the latch piece onto the door. Slide the wire tool into the small hole on the side of the interior door knob. Insert the exterior part of the lock into the door by feeding the long metal piece through the opening in the center of. Tighten the screws so that all parts are flush against the door.
Once the new pins are in reverse the steps to reassemble the lock. Insert the pins and reassemble the lock dump out the old pins insert the new key and use tweezers or small needle nose pliers to match the new colored pins to. Then adjust the latch in place so the part that ll attach to the doorknobs is in the center of the open exposed hole.