Insert the end of a door handle tool or small flat head screwdriver into the hole.
How to flip door lock mechanism.
You can pry it out with a small screwdriver.
The locking mechanism is an intricate series of springs pins cylinders and shafts that work together to secure the door.
What is seen besides the handle is the deadbolt knob the inner and outer panels the key entry the bolt plate and the bolt itself.
Push in the end of the latch the part that protrudes from the edge of the door if the spindle appears to catch.
Like the arc this lock type is very secure.
Press in on the tool or screwdriver while pulling out on the handle.
Remove lock mechanism note orientation of latch on lock mechanism.
At the end of it it was quite easy to accomplish.
Latch lock mechanism lock mechanism removed 1.
Pull the doorknob off the door.
This is a demonstration of how to remove the lock cylinder on a kwikset smartkey door knob so you can flip over the lock so the keyhole is not upside down.
Once the c clip is removed the lock cylinder comes loose.
Similarly to disengage the lock the bar must be pushed pulled backward and then the blade can flip back into closed position.
Lock position will be addressed in step 5.
Remove and retain all screws along length of lock mechanism.
Look for a small hole in the side of the handle near the face of the lockset.
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Slide the spindle side of the knob from the latch.
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Pull lock mechanism out of panel.
This is designed for acorn and better bilt doors but can be found on a variety of other door manufacturers.
However over time the spring will eventually lose strength but that s an issue you ll face with every knife lock type.
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Slide the handle off the lockset until it butts up against the key.
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Lock mechanism replacement active panel 2.