Removing Handle From Kwikset Door Handle

Step 2 straighten a large wire paper clip out and insert one end into the hole until you feel the spring loaded retaining pin.

Removing handle from kwikset door handle. Turn each screw about five or six full turns counterclockwise. The screws secure the knobs together to the door. I show how i tightened my loose door handle that is made by kwikset. Here s how i did it.

Take out the screws then carefully pry off the plate with a flat head screwdriver. Remove the handle from the outer side of the door and set it aside. Find the screws on the side of the door that secure the latch plate. Apply a bit of pressure to the paper clip to trigger a release button inside the hardware.

Open the door so that you can access both the inner and outer doorknobs. With the plate removed you can now pull the latch mechanism through the side of 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. Once triggered the lever or lock trim can be removed from the door.

If any screws are exposed during this process remove them to release the lock and remove it from the door. My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside. Remove the latch mechanism if you re installing a new handle. If you have ever came to a locks that had no screws no set screw and no de.

Straighten a paper clip and insert it into the hole. I had to fix it. Remove a kwikset knob lock set with no screws and no detent the secret catch. Remove the two screws on the inside door knob faceplate using a phillips head screwdriver.

Diy remove replace door s handle with hidden screws. Step 3 loosen both screws on the inside of the knob mechanism.