How To Dismantle Door Lock

Removing a mortise lock requires no more tools than for removing a regular knob door lock.

How to dismantle door lock.

If your doorknob has recessed screws you may need an allen wrench to remove them. Use a screwdriver to unscrew the exposed screws at the base of the knob. 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. A hammer may be needed if your lock is stuck step 1.

At this point the square tab on the spindle is aligned with the square. Remove the screws on both sides of the lock. Unscrew the door handles. Lockpicking how to disassemble cylinder lock yale 6 pins.

Thy may be pretty grimy from their years of use. You don t need to remove that unless you are changing out your entire door lock. Use the flat head screwdriver to turn the spindle in the center of the door lock cylinder counterclockwise until it stops. This screw will be on the shank of the inside knob the one you use to lock the door.

Unscrew the deadbolt mounting screws from the inside of the deadbolt with a phillips screwdriver. You ll see the frame of the lock that holds the latch or dead bolt plug remaining in the hole. Easy to follow guide on takes your locks apart. Typically you ll have to turn the screws counter clockwise to loosen them.

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. Locate unscrew the set screw.