Insert the latch bolt into the edge of the door so that it extends into the middle hole on the door.
Replace door handle lock.
In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
Replacing an exterior door knob and lock is something you can do on your own with the right tools.
Part of the series.
My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside.
Open the door and examine the edge.
Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door.
With the right tools and know how you can replace an interior doorknob yourself.
The most comprehensive method of ensuring security it involves removing the existing lock from the door including the handle if it s a handle lock combo and then installing.
How to replace an exterior door knob lock.
I had to fix it.
Here s how i did it.
This allows you to pull the door.
To replace the knob.
Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.
Door window maintenance.
How to replace an interior doorknob.