Remove Old Front Door Lock

The screws may be obscured by the door handle so you may need to turn the handle to reach the screws.

Remove old front door lock.

Both doorknobs should come loose from the door when you remove the screws. A paperclip or small pin. These are the screws that hold the lock and the door together. Using a philips head screwdriver turn counterclockwise to unscrew a knob with standard hex head screws.

Undo the two mounting screws holding the doorknob in place. How to take off old door knobs locks 1. If your knob has a pinhole or small slot opening use a flathead screwdriver to push it inward. Look for screws hidden underneath.

This is showing how you can get your lock apart when you don t see any screws. Insert the new spring. This was a keyed door lever lock but i mention how to do the same with the sta. In just three quick steps you can remove an existing cylinder lock for re keying or replacement.

Begin by holding the door knob securely in place. Start by using your phillips head screwdriver to remove any visible screws from the interior side of the door. Remove these screws then pull the two halves of the lock apart to remove them from the door. Pry the trim from around the handle or lever using a flat screwdriver.

Some trim may even twist off by hand.