How To Change A Defiant Door Lock

Once the new pins are in reverse the steps to reassemble the lock.

How to change a defiant door lock.

Subscribe to my other how to channel. Remove the lock from the door. They are typically used in bedrooms or bathrooms. Insert the new bolt into the opening on the edge of the door and fasten it to the door with the provided screws.

Dump out the old pins insert the new key and use tweezers or small needle nose pliers to match the new colored pins to the color code on the special instruction sheet. Then measure the setback the distance from the doorframe to the hole. Insert the pins and reassemble the lock. Extract lock cylinder and c clip.

Test your new lock. Measure the size of the lock. Most electronic locks come with two screws that you need to remove from the inner part of the door. Finally measure the thickness of your door.

You can watch this quick video or read on to learn how to replace your door knobs in 5 minutes or less. To ensure that your new lock fits in its opening use a tape measure to check the size of the hole where your lock used to be. If the deadbolt comes with an interior plate and a decorative. How to re key a defiant lock.

Insert the exterior part of the lock into the door by feeding the long metal piece through the opening in the center of. Be sure to install your lock on the correct side of the door inside the bedroom or bathroom and make sure the knob is unlocked during installation. If all the locks on your house are kwikset locks you can still buy a defiant lock and match it to work with your current house key. Turn over the lock so its keypad faces downward.