Insert the exterior part of the lock into the door by feeding the long metal piece through the opening in the center of.
How to change a bedroom door lock.
Prop the new door on its side and use a sharp utility knife to score the mortise for each hinge.
Line up each hinge inside the marks on the new door and trace the outline.
Use the same measurements for each hinge on the new door.
Insert the new bolt into the opening on the edge of the door and fasten it to the door with the provided screws.
Examine the handle and trim on the interior side of the door.
Insert the pin straight through the lock cylinder to reach the lock s release mechanism.
The strike side the side with the lockset of these doors has a beveled edge so the door can swing freely.
Next put a new latch in and replace the door knob.
Hold the door with one hand while you pull the knob away from the door.
You may have to wiggle it back and forth if it s stuck on the doorknob stem.
Some blank doors have a specific swing direction.
Keep a steady hand around any curved marks to make it easier to chisel out those areas.
Push in the end of the latch the part that protrudes from the edge of the door if the spindle appears to catch.
If the doorknob is on the left you need a left handed door.
Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole and apply pressure to release the interior handle.
Slide the spindle side of the knob from the latch.
Alternatively you can buy a re keying kit for the lock you already have.
This video will show you how to replace a lockable bedroom bathroom doorknob or door handle.
Pull the doorknob off the door.
There may be a small pinhole holding the handle in place.
Open the door and stand with your back to the hinges.
If the knob is to the right select a right handed door.
If the deadbolt comes with an interior plate and a decorative.
Once you have the kit remove the lock cylinder from the door knob so you can change the pins inside.
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