Step 1 purchase a new lock.
How to change a front door lock and handle.
Remove the latch and.
Replace the door knob by pressing the button in with the flat head screwdriver.
Step 2 remove the old lock.
On a replacement set with a one piece exterior escutcheon that holds both the lock cylinder and latch the spread must match the holes exactly.
Installing the new lock is an.
Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door.
Before you begin make sure you have a new door lock set and a screwdriver or drill.
Measure from the center of the knob hole to the center of the lock hole to determine the spread.
And press the knob back in place.
Step 3 install the new lock.
In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
Remove all screws from the lever or doorknob on the inside.
There may be only one mounting screw at the base of the plate.
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Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.
Remove the interior knob and thumb turn lock hardware to expose the holes in the door.
Open the door for easy access to all fasteners and components.
Replacing the lock on a front door.
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.
This allows you to pull the door knobs off the door from both sides.
This video will specifically show you how to remove and replace your exterior door lock set.
Remove the door knob as shown earlier and attach by threading the screws through the screw posts on the door handle.