Take Apart Kwikset Door Handle

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Take apart kwikset door handle.

Open the door so that you have access to front and back of the door you are removing the kwikset door knob from. There may be a kwikinstall mounting plate underneath the indoor half of the lock. Remove the two screws on the inside door knob faceplate using a phillips head screwdriver. Press the latch bolt.

The screws secure the knobs together to the door. To remove a door handle without any visible screws start by prying off the cover plate by inserting a flathead screwdriver in the notch on the side of the plate. If it is not pull the spindle out and rotate 180 degrees. If your knob has a pinhole or small slot opening use a flathead screwdriver to push it inward.

Grab the knob handles on both sides of the door and simultaneously turn both handles clockwise. Handlesets are ideal for front entries because they have both a secure deadbolt and stylish handle. Diy remove replace door s handle with hidden screws. If you don t see a notch and the cover plate is round try turning the plate counterclockwise to remove it.

Slide the inside half of the lock away from the door. When repairing or replacing a doorknob lever you need to remove the faceplate also called a trim plate or rosette to gain access to the internal latch and mounting components. Remove the handle from the outer side of the door and set it aside. Kwikset door handlesets are available in multiple styles ranging from traditional to modern.

Unscrew your door knob begin by holding the door knob securely in place. If you have ever came to a locks that had no screws no set screw and no de. The spindle is spring loaded and will retract back when released. Remove a kwikset knob lock set with no screws and no detent the secret catch.

Slide the outside half of the lock out and away from the mounting holes in the door.