Use a lock assembly kit to mount the new lock on the inside of the door.
How to install a garage door latch.
In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
With the latch assembly in place slide the door handle with the attached cylinder into place.
To hold the level in place tape it to the section.
Insert the lockset tailpieces through the latch bolt and screw the handles together by tightening the retaining screws.
Loosen the machine screws on the handle base plate using the appropriate screwdriver.
Install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts.
The door must be level even if the floor isn t so use shims under the section to level it.
Install the new lock according to the manufacturer s instructions.
Replacing the lock or handle on a garage door can be accomplished with the appropriate tools.
Center and level the first section after you install the brackets.
You ll need a helping hand on the other side of the door to help run the lock through to the other side.
Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver.
Replace a garage door lock or handle with help from a garage do.
Attach the bolt and pin with screws.
Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.
Check that the new latch plate fits the recessed area and is flush with the surface of the door.
Insert the new latch into the opening with the tapered side facing the direction you will push the door to close it.