Remove the interior knob and thumb turn lock hardware to expose the holes in the door.
How to replace exterior door lever handle.
Use a philips head screwdriver to unscrew them.
Grasp both the interior and exterior handles or levers and carefully pull them away from the door.
Make sure the latch.
Join the handles place the exterior handle on the door by inserting the spindle or axle on the handle through.
Remove the screws holding the existing doorknob in your door.
How to remove a lever door handle without screws.
Remove the latch and.
Some doorknobs have hidden screws.
Screw on the handles insert.
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.
Step 2 remove latch mechanism.
Take out two screws setting in the door edge and slide latch mechanism out.
To access hidden screws insert.
A set screw is typically installed along the base of the lock on the interior side of the door.
Replacing the handle step 1.
Measure from the center of the knob hole to the center of the lock hole to determine the spread.
The handle will stay in place leaving your hands free to secure the interior trim.
Next you ll install the outside handle assembly.
Use a screwdriver or drill with a screwdriver bit to remove any visible screws.
Me installing kwikset tustin door handle or knob.
It may be hidden.
Step 1 start replacing door handle assembly.
Open the door for easy access to all fasteners and components.
Expose hidden set screws.
First take out the old door handle assembly by unscrewing the two screws that secure the assembly.
Slide the adjustable throughbolt up or down as needed and press the handleset onto the door.
Align the spindle on the back of the assembly with the throughbolt and the slot in the latch.
Use a screwdriver to remove the set screws which will release the lock and lever from the.
The screws usually are located on the cover plate behind the handle.
Turn each screw several times apiece alternating to stop one screw from binding by being removed further than the other one.