Using a philips head screwdriver turn counterclockwise to unscrew a knob with standard hex head screws.
How to dismantle a locked door.
At this point the square tab on the spindle is aligned with the square.
If the locking mechanism is a latchbolt the kind of bolt that is spring loaded and has one angled edge and the angled edge is facing away from you you can hook it with a wire hanger.
Grab onto the door lever with a pair of pliers.
Tools needed step 1.
There will be a small lever that pokes out of the hole in your lock.
Unscrew the deadbolt mounting screws from the inside of the deadbolt with a phillips screwdriver.
Begin by holding the door knob securely in place.
How to disassemble a deadbolt lock step 1.
Easy to follow guide on takes your locks apart.
Remove the spindle next you ll need to use your flat head screwdriver to turn the spindle of the lock.
Grab onto this lever with a pair of pliers and twist your pliers clockwise to disengage the lock.
Many door knobs have trim plates that cover the screws so removing them can be a bit tricky if you ve never done it before.
You should feel resistance as you turn the pliers.
Remove the screws from the deadbolt latch faceplate on the.
Once your latch plate is off and your casing bolts are removed pull the 2 halves of the lock straight out on each side of the door.
If your knob has a pinhole or small slot opening use a flathead screwdriver to push it inward.
A paperclip or small pin.
You don t need to remove that unless you are changing out your entire door lock.
The mounting screws are somewhat concealed but you can identify them by locating a tiny slot or hole in the shaft.
Our quick video shows you how si.
Pop the cylinder out.
Remove the adapter ring with the screwdriver if there is one present.
Remove screws in just three quick steps you can remove an existing cylinder lock for re keying or replacement.
Use the flat head screwdriver to turn the spindle in the center of the door lock cylinder counterclockwise until it stops.