How to remove a kwikset door knob.
Remove quickset door handle.
Step 3 pull the second lever out of the door knob opening.
Set this lever aside.
Push the tip of a narrow screwdriver into the hole.
Remove a kwikset knob lock set with no screws and no detent the secret catch.
Remove the shaft screw by turning counterclockwise with a screwdriver or hex wrench.
A set screw is typically installed along the base of the lock on the interior side of the door.
Use a screwdriver to remove the set screws which will release the lock and lever from the.
Remove the screws that.
If you have ever came to a locks that had no screws no set screw and no de.
If it is not pull the spindle out and rotate 180 degrees.
Remove the latch mechanism if you re installing a new handle.
Expose hidden set screws.
Once the knob is removed you ll have to use a flathead screwdriver or other object to pry the faceplate from the door.
Hold the handleset on the exterior side of the door and make sure the round edge of the spindle faces the door edge.
Press the latch bolt.
It may be hidden.
Remove the two screws on.
Tug on the knob and it will slide right off.
Remove the doorknob from the door by either engaging the hidden latch near the base of the doorknob or by unscrewing it.
Take out the screws then carefully pry off the plate with a flat head screwdriver.
Open the door so that you have access to front and back of the door you are removing the kwikset door knob from.
Slide one side of the lever handle off the door knob opening.
With the plate removed you can now pull the latch mechanism through the side of the door.
With screws inspect the lever and faceplate on both sides of the door and locate the single mounting screw on the lever shaft and.
You should see a tiny slot or hole.
Remove the faceplate screws by.
Remove the doorknob and faceplate from your side of the door.
Remove the lever by pulling outward from the shaft.
Simultaneously pull both sides of the door knob away from and off the door.
Locate the hole underneath the doorknob shaft.