Schlage lock lever handles have a slight curve in the middle that makes the handle resemble a smile or if inverted a frown.
How to take off lever door handle.
In order to get at the screws that hold the handle to the door you need to expose them by removing the plate that surrounds the lever handle also known as a rose.
Use a screwdriver to remove the set screws which will release the lock and lever from the.
If your knob has a pinhole or small slot opening use a flathead screwdriver to push it inward.
Look for pin holes in the rose or in the lever body itself.
A paperclip or small pin can also be used if the screwdriver is too big.
Begin by holding the door knob securely in place.
A set screw is typically installed along the base of the lock on the interior side of the door.
Step 1 unscrew the door lever handle.
Expose hidden set screws.
Apply a bit of pressure to the paper clip to trigger a release button inside the hardware.
When the levers are installed correctly they frown that is the curve in the center of each handle faces up if you have a lock installed on a right hand door which is a door that swings open from right to left and you want to change it to a left hand door.
Use a philips head screwdriver to unscrew them.
Straighten a paper clip and insert it into the hole.
You can usually twist or pry it off with a flathead screwdriver to expose the screws.
How to remove a lever door handle without screws.