How to Remove a Door Lock

Removing a door lock to replace a new one is a very simple task to do. It only takes few minutes of your time. Follow these steps to remove a dead-bolt door lock:

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Phillips screwdriver

1. 
    

   Open the door where you want the lock to be removed. Turn the door knob clockwise to set the lock in locking mode. You will know this when the lock bolt sticks out from the side of the door as well as when the screws that are holding the lock together are exposed. (See picture on the left)

2. 
    

   With a Phillips screwdriver on one hand, remove the screws on the inside panel of the door lock. (See picture on the left)

3. 
    

   As the screws loosen up, finish unscrewing them with your fingers on one hand. Using your other hand, hold the parts of the lock from both sides as you are working with the screwdriver. After you unscrew it, the lock should come out from both sides. (See picture on the left)

4. 
    

   Remove the screws from the lock mechanism plate on the edge of the door, and then pull it out from the side. (See picture on the left)

5. 
    

   After the door lock has been removed, the hole where the old lock as been will be exposed. You can then proceed to put your new lock in. (See picture on the left)

[langleycornwell]

on 4/28/2009 Thanks for the simple steps for removing a door lock. 5*s.

[urfriend]

on 4/12/2009 Sounds easy enough. Next time a door needs a new knob I'm doing it myself. 5 stars

[eliptica]

on 3/6/2009 You make it sound easy. I usually make my husband do this. Now that I have read this article. The next time I will do it. Thanks.