Purchase a kit labelled for your lock s brand.
How to replace a door lock.
Remove the screws from the old lock on the inside of the door.
Remove the latch assembly doorknob.
How to replace a house door lock 1.
If your new lock is the same brand and model as the old one you may be able to keep your existing latch plate and strike plate.
Replacing a knob lock.
Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.
There are re keying kits that contain all.
In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
Remove the two smaller screws holding the metal faceplate and latch mechanism in place on the narrow face of the door.
Unscrew the two screws on the base plate of the door knob on the interior side of the door using a screwdriver with.
Remove the strike plate on the door jamb as well.
How to change door locks method 1 of 3.
Use a phillips head.
Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door.
Unscrew the two.