Check that the new door will fit.
How to install exterior door lock replacement.
Measure from the center of the knob hole to the center of the lock hole to determine the spread.
Part of the series.
Install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts.
Tighten the screws so that all parts are flush against the door.
There are a number of tools you re going to need to remove the old door and put in the new door.
Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver.
If the deadbolt comes with an interior plate and a decorative.
Door window maintenance.
Insert the exterior part of the lock into the door by feeding the long metal piece through the opening in the center of.
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.
Preparing the door 1.
Complete the installation.
Select the new door.
Insert the new bolt into the opening on the edge of the door and fasten it to the door with the provided screws.
How to replace an exterior door knob lock.
Use the long screws to attach the doorknobs to the door and two short screws to secure the latch piece onto the door.
Before you start ripping your old door out of its frame you want to get the new door.
Remove the interior knob and thumb turn lock hardware to expose the holes in the door.
Fit the new doorknobs on the door placing the doorknob with the screw holes on the inside of the door.