How To Dismantle A Locked Door

How to disassemble a deadbolt lock step 1.

How to dismantle a locked door.

A paperclip or small pin. Use the flat head screwdriver to turn the spindle in the center of the door lock cylinder counterclockwise until it stops. Our quick video shows you how si. Using a philips head screwdriver turn counterclockwise to unscrew a knob with standard hex head screws.

There will be a small lever that pokes out of the hole in your lock. At this point the square tab on the spindle is aligned with the square. Grab onto this lever with a pair of pliers and twist your pliers clockwise to disengage the lock. You should feel resistance as you turn the pliers.

The mounting screws are somewhat concealed but you can identify them by locating a tiny slot or hole in the shaft. Remove screws in just three quick steps you can remove an existing cylinder lock for re keying or replacement. Grab onto the door lever with a pair of pliers. 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. Remove the spindle next you ll need to use your flat head screwdriver to turn the spindle of the lock. Pop the cylinder out. Insert an object insert a tool into the hole or slot.

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. If the locking mechanism is a latchbolt the kind of bolt that is spring loaded and has one angled edge and the angled edge is facing away from you you can hook it with a wire hanger. Tools needed step 1. You don t need to remove that unless you are changing out your entire door lock.

Remove the screws from the deadbolt latch faceplate on the. Remove the adapter ring with the screwdriver if there is one present. Unscrew the deadbolt mounting screws from the inside of the deadbolt with a phillips screwdriver. If your knob has a pinhole or small slot opening use a flathead screwdriver to push it inward.