How to Remove a Kwikset Deadbolt
Replacing or re-keying your door locks and deadbolts is an important step when you've bought a new home. Before you can install replacement hardware, you need to remove the old locks. Kwikset deadbolts are easy to remove with a few simple tools and a little bit of effort. Once you remove the locks, you can have them re-keyed, or you can replace them with hardware that suits your personality. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Small flat-blade screwdriver
- Medium-sized Phillips screwdriver
- Small box or other container
Instructions
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Removing a Kwikset Deadbolt
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Use a small flat-blade screwdriver to pry off the inside deadbolt cover. Remove the pin that holds the thumb lever in place, then pry off the lever and inside cover to access the mounting screws. If there is no cover and the mounting screws are visible, proceed to Step 2.
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Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the two mounting screws from the interior cover. Grip the deadbolt housing from both sides of the door and remove it. Place the two deadbolt halves and screws in a box to keep track of all components.
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Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws that hold the latch in place. Access these screws from the side of the door. Keep track of these pieces in your box.
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Remove the deadbolt latch by sliding it out the side edge of the door. The deadbolt has now been removed. Once re-keyed, install it by reversing these steps. If you are replacing it, install the new hardware according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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Comments
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desertbeard
Jan 03, 2011
"Remove the pin that holds the thumb lever in place" -- What in blazes does that mean?? I'm driving myself crazy with this flat-head screwdriver. I got under the cover, but what is a pin? What is a thumb lever? Why doesn't anything move??
