Take Apart Kwikset Door Handle

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Take apart kwikset door handle.

The spindle is spring loaded and will retract back when released. If it is not pull the spindle out and rotate 180 degrees. Open the door so that you have access to front and back of the door you are removing the kwikset door knob from. Slide the inside half of the lock away from the door.

If your knob has a pinhole or small slot opening use a flathead screwdriver to push it inward. The screws secure the knobs together to the door. Hold the handleset on the exterior side of the door and make sure the round edge of the spindle faces the door edge. If you don t see a notch and the cover plate is round try turning the plate counterclockwise to remove it.

Handlesets are ideal for front entries because they have both a secure deadbolt and stylish handle. Slide the outside half of the lock out and away from the mounting holes in the door. Browse our collections to find the handleset that will compliment your homes exterior design. There may be a kwikinstall mounting plate underneath the indoor half of the lock.

If so slide it away from the door as well. Grab the knob handles on both sides of the door and simultaneously turn both handles clockwise. Press the latch bolt. Remove a kwikset knob lock set with no screws and no detent the secret catch.

To remove a door handle without any visible screws start by prying off the cover plate by inserting a flathead screwdriver in the notch on the side of the plate. When repairing or replacing a doorknob lever you need to remove the faceplate also called a trim plate or rosette to gain access to the internal latch and mounting components. Kwikset door handlesets are available in multiple styles ranging from traditional to modern. Remove the handle from the outer side of the door and set it aside.

Remove the two screws on the inside door knob faceplate using a phillips head screwdriver.