Step 3 removing the screws two screws on the end of the door secure the latch.
How to ixlock on sliding glass door.
After you ve installed the top piece in the upper track you ll need to follow a similar process for the locking piece on the door itself.
Remove the trim around the glass then carefully remove whatever glass remnants are left.
Sometimes the sliding door may have a latch that works by sliding a small notch up and down.
Try applying lubricant such as a petroleum based oil or wd 40 in the area to see if that works.
Remove the handles from the door using a philips head screwdriver.
Step 2 remove the latch body.
Then replace the bottom screw in the hole where it was affixed to the handle to prevent the latch from falling into the doorframe.
If a patio door is difficult to operate won t lock properly or is loose or drafty make adjustments to the roller latch or strike to fix the issue.
Install the new piece by placing it into the opening and caulking into place.
These types also experience the same symptoms as the standard glass door locks.
How to repair a sliding door lock.
You ll need to order a new piece of glass to get the measurements right measure the height and width of the opening.
Once you get the key in the lock it may become difficult to turn the cylinder.
On some sliding glass door locks the door handles have long screws that go right through the steel mortised lock and there is usually a actuating lever that slides into a rectangular hole in the lock.