Step 4 remove the hardware.
How to remove door handle with lock.
You need it to pull the lever out.
Remove the doorknob and faceplate from your side of the door.
Bring an allen wrench at this point.
There may be a small pinhole holding the handle in place.
Once the knob is removed you ll have to use a flathead screwdriver or other object to pry the faceplate from the door.
Use a screwdriver to remove the set screws which will release the lock and lever from the.
Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole and apply pressure to release the interior handle.
A set screw is typically installed along the base of the lock on the interior side of the door.
Take out the screws then carefully pry off the plate with a flat head screwdriver.
Remove the latch mechanism if you re installing a new handle.
Insert the pin straight through the lock cylinder to reach the lock s release mechanism.
Expose hidden set screws.
Unscrew your door knob begin by holding the door knob securely in place.
If you find any other screws during this process then use the screwdriver to unscrew those as well.
Using a philips head screwdriver turn counterclockwise to unscrew a knob with standard hex head screws.
As soon as you successfully trigger the release button lever or lock trim will come out of door easily.
With the plate removed you can now pull the latch mechanism through the side of the door.
Examine the handle and trim on the interior side of the door.
Remove the doorknob from the door by either engaging the hidden latch near the base of the doorknob or by unscrewing it.
Now that the door sash is freed from the door frame and the mechanism has been made accessible it s become possible to remove the cylinder the handles and plates and finally the mechanism to replace the broken one.
Find the screws on the side of the door that secure the latch plate.
How to remove a lever door handle without screws.
If your knob has a pinhole or small slot opening use a flathead screwdriver to push it inward.