Take Apart Kwikset Front Door Handle

Here s how i did it.

Take apart kwikset front door handle.

Diy remove replace door s handle with hidden screws. Kwikset door handlesets are available in multiple styles ranging from traditional to modern. My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside. Handlesets are ideal for front entries because they have both a secure deadbolt and stylish handle.

I had to fix it. Pull the latch pieces on the inner and outer sides of the door to remove them. Insert the head of a flathead screwdriver between the door and the lip and gently push the outer ring outward. 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.

You may need to slide the blade of a butter knife between the flanges and door panels to loosen them. Remove the two screws on the inside door knob faceplate using a phillips head screwdriver. 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. Here is the handleset i bought.

Because the latch components fit snugly together you may have to jiggle them to separate them. Gently pry it off or pull and twist it away from the door. Loosen the outer ring. Shop the home depot for door knobs interior doors and more.

Browse our collections to find the handleset that will compliment your homes exterior design. Need help identifying a tool or material for removing a door knob. Step 1 open the door so that you have access to front and back of the door you are removing the kwikset door knob from. Locate the depression or lip along the perimeter of the outer ring.

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