Take Apart Kwikset Door Handle

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.

Take apart kwikset door handle.

Diy remove replace door s handle with hidden screws. Slide the inside half of the lock away from 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. Grab the knob handles on both sides of the door and simultaneously turn both handles clockwise.

Press the latch bolt. The spindle is spring loaded and will retract back when released. If so slide it away from the door as well. Browse our collections to find the handleset that will compliment your homes exterior design.

Remove the two screws on the inside door knob faceplate using a phillips head screwdriver. Open the door so that you have access to front and back of the door you are removing the kwikset door knob from. Handlesets are ideal for front entries because they have both a secure deadbolt and stylish handle. Remove a kwikset knob lock set with no screws and no detent the secret catch.

If your knob has a pinhole or small slot opening use a flathead screwdriver to push it inward. Kwikset door handlesets are available in multiple styles ranging from traditional to modern. If you don t see a notch and the cover plate is round try turning the plate counterclockwise to remove it. If you have ever came to a locks that had no screws no set screw and no de.

If it is not pull the spindle out and rotate 180 degrees. Unscrew your door knob begin by holding the door knob securely in place. There may be a kwikinstall mounting plate underneath the indoor half of the lock. 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.

Using a philips head screwdriver turn counterclockwise to unscrew a knob with standard hex head screws.