Apply a bit of pressure to the paper clip to trigger a release button inside the hardware.
How to remove old front door handle.
Push the lever in the opposite direction from what you used to remove the knob.
Loosen the mounting screws with a screwdriver.
If not rotate the faceplate until the underlying screws are accessible and use a phillips head screwdriver to remove them.
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Check for exposed screws on the inside of the door.
Straighten a paper clip and insert it into the hole.
On most modular through the door knob sets the screws are visible in the decorative faceplate on the side of the door that faces into.
If any screws are exposed during this process remove them to release the lock and remove it from the door.
Undo the two mounting screws holding the doorknob in place.
Slide the cosmetic faceplate away from the door.
Removing a handle with exposed screws 1.
Once triggered the lever or lock trim can be removed from the door.
Locate the hole underneath the doorknob shaft.
Push the tip of a narrow screwdriver into the hole.
If your handle is secured with exposed screws simply remove them with.
My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside.
Tug on the knob and it will slide right off.
I had to fix it.
Once the doorknob is back in the door go back to that same notch from when you removed the knob.
To remove the dead bolt and latch bolt unscrew their faceplates located on the door s inner edge.
Depending on the door handle design the faceplate may be able to slide completely off.
Remove the old entry set by taking out the mounting screws that secure the interior knob and locking hardware to the exterior handle and lock cylinder.
The door handle will now slide off.
Hold the doorknob as tight against the interior mechanism as possible and slip your flathead screwdriver beneath the lever.