Undo Door Lock

How to undo locks method 1 of 3.

Undo door lock.

Remove the spindle next you ll need to use your flat head screwdriver to turn the spindle of the lock. Using your screwdriver unscrew the bolts while holding the backside of the lock so it doesn t fall off once the bolts are removed. Shop the home depot for door knobs interior doors and more. Need help identifying a tool or material for removing a door knob.

Tools needed step 1. Pop the cylinder out. Gently pry it off or pull and twist it away from the door. It is held in place by two bolts or screws on the inside of your exterior doors.

Remove screws in just three quick steps you can remove an existing cylinder lock for re keying or replacement. Use the flat head screwdriver to turn the spindle in the center of the door lock cylinder counterclockwise until it stops. Set aside plenty of time. The hair closest to your scalp will not be locked yet so.

The 2 long bolts hold the casing and the halves of the lock together. Examine the handle and trim on the interior side of the door. There may be a small pinhole holding the handle in place. Insert the pin straight through the lock cylinder to reach the lock s release mechanism.

At this point the square tab on the spindle is aligned with the square.