Removing Old Front Door Locks

Check for small notches or depressions in very old door knobs.
Removing old front door locks. Removing locks from the exterior side. On most modular through the door knob sets the screws. Tug on the knob and it will slide right off. Removing a door knob with visible screws step 1.
Step 2 remove the old lock. Both doorknobs should come loose from the door when you remove the screws. First remove the old door lock by unscrewing the doorknob on the inside of the door. Remove the door knobs once you ve unscrewed those screws you should be able to simply remove the interior and.
Today we are discussing how to remove an entry mortise lock with a thumb latch on the exterior instead of a regular knob. Slip a screwdriver in to release the knob which will expose a length of wire wrapped around the remaining trim. Replacing the new lock is simply a matter of reversing the process and is sometimes a little more difficult to do. Grab that phillips head.
You should see a tiny slot or hole. Before you remove the lock mechanism from the door you may want to score the gap around the lock front with a razor to free any paint that may be attached to the metal. Remove these screws if your door knob has visible screws your job will be easy. Press this wire with your screwdriver to release the interior half of the lock then pull the exterior half off by hand.
Push the tip of a narrow screwdriver into the hole. Examine the shank of the doorknob for a narrow slit when there are no visible mounting screws on the faceplate. Remove the lock from the door with a screwdriver and take it to your local hardware store or key shop where the technician can rekey it for you for 5 to 10. Your new lock may or may not fit in the hole left by removing the old lock.
If you have questions please ask. Undo the two mounting screws holding the doorknob in place. Insert the new spring. If there is paint on the lock face then when you remove the mechanism the paint may stick to the lock face and peal off the wood of the door.
How to take off old door knobs locks 1.