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how do you remove a faceplate latch

by Ethyl Nienow Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago

Part of a video titled How to remove latch plate for Kwikset interior doorknob
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You just take a screwdriver flat it's popped where these holes are it's like attached like it likeMoreYou just take a screwdriver flat it's popped where these holes are it's like attached like it like clicks. Together. So all you do is just put your screwdriver in there. And twist your screwdriver.

How do I remove a faceplate lock?

Insert a flat-head screwdriver putty knife or similar tool into the notch or under the faceplate edge, prying outward with gentle pressure. The plate will unsnap from the interior mounting ring and will remove by pulling outward along the lever shaft.

How do you change a faceplate latch?

0:495:36How to swap out a door latch face plate - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSometimes they give you a face like this one here and then you can snap this front piece on. And doMoreSometimes they give you a face like this one here and then you can snap this front piece on. And do that in case you've got that on your door. Or. You could just drive it in that way.

How do you remove a front door latch?

0:071:14How to Remove and Replace a Door Latch - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd giving it a twist. Now loosen or remove the two screws and hold the latch assembly in place andMoreAnd giving it a twist. Now loosen or remove the two screws and hold the latch assembly in place and slip it out finally remove the two screws that hold the latch bolt in. Place.

How do you remove a latch plate without screws?

0:091:07How to Replace Door Knob With No Screw?! EASY! - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThere's a little slot take your flat-head screwdriver. And just pop it off. Once you remove theMoreThere's a little slot take your flat-head screwdriver. And just pop it off. Once you remove the plate you'll have to take your drill and remove these two screws in the back to remove the handle.

How do you remove a strike plate?

1:182:53How to properly remove an old strike plate on a door jamb - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo only go down halfway 3/4 of the way. Okay then start from the bottom and work back up. Okay beMoreSo only go down halfway 3/4 of the way. Okay then start from the bottom and work back up. Okay be careful don't cut yourself. Okay now gently hold on to that and kind of pull back and forth.

How do I remove drive latch?

0:001:11Drive in Latch conversion - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipUp the top piece falls off. And this you twist and slide off you then take D two colors two halvesMoreUp the top piece falls off. And this you twist and slide off you then take D two colors two halves of the colors.

How do you remove a Kwikset door latch?

0:295:58Kwikset Door latch How to Replace stuck Exterior door DeadlatchYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThere put a toothpick in there break it off. And then put the other half in break it off. And thatMoreThere put a toothpick in there break it off. And then put the other half in break it off. And that will fill in the gap. So then when you re-tighten it will be tighter. I have removed this mechanism.

How do you replace a door handle and latch?

0:111:58How to replace a door latch - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipPut them stick to one side and handle just come away from the door. Now can we move the latch fromMorePut them stick to one side and handle just come away from the door. Now can we move the latch from the door to do this you need to unscrew the two screws from the face of the latch.

What is a latch bolt?

Latch bolt An extremely common latch type, typically part of a lockset, it is a spring-loaded bolt with an angled edge. When the door is pushed closed, the angled edge of the latch bolt engages with the lip of the strike plate; a spring allows the bolt to retract.

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