Replace The Inside Of A Door Lock
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Replace the inside of a door lock. Make the hole larger until the latch fits inside easily. Now put the new door lock through the front of the door. Now put the rod holder at the end of the door lock which you are removing onto the new lock. Don t force the latch into the hole.
We used a table saw but a circular saw will also do the job. Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening. You may also need to use a wire tool or a paper clip. Make a good impression on guests by swapping out your old beat up lockset.
Remove the screws from the old lock on the inside of the door. Insert the latch so that the flat side of the latch bolt is facing towards the inside of the room. Then remove each side s door knob by pulling them away from the door. Use the pliers to life and remove the c spring clip which will release the door lock.
One side of the latch bolt will be beveled while the other side will be flat. This video is not meant to be a definitive how to always consult a professional repair manual before start. In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged. 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.
Start with the outside handle. Remove the door lock via the front of the car door. This will ensure that you can lock the door from the inside. Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door.
This allows you to pull the door. If needed mark and carefully trim the bottom of the new door to fit the existing doorframe. Use a phillips head screwdriver to unfasten the two or three screws located on the inside knob plate. Push it in through the hole and then do the same with the inside handle on the other side of the door.
Next you can install the door handle itself. Take precise measurements of the existing door and doorframe. How to change a home door handle lock combo. Mark and trim the new door.
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