Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.
How to install a garage door latch.
The door must be level even if the floor isn t so use shims under the section to level it.
Insert the new latch into the opening with the tapered side facing the direction you will push the door to close it.
Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver.
Use a lock assembly kit to mount the new lock on the inside of the door.
Attach the bolt and pin with screws.
In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
To hold the level in place tape it to the section.
The rubber gasket on the bottom section will fill the gaps created by an unlevel floor.
It must line up with the holes in the latch assembly to function properly.
Replacing the lock or handle on a garage door can be accomplished with the appropriate tools.
Install the new lock according to the manufacturer s instructions.
Insert the lockset tailpieces through the latch bolt and screw the handles together by tightening the retaining screws.
Install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts.
Pull the handle away from the face of the door and spray a generous amount of lubricant on the inner.
With the latch assembly in place slide the door handle with the attached cylinder into place.
Check that the new latch plate fits the recessed area and is flush with the surface of the door.
You ll need a helping hand on the other side of the door to help run the lock through to the other side.