How to Replace a Door Handle: Simple Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to replace a door handle easily. Follow our simple, step-by-step instructions to remove your old hardware and install a new door handle.
- •Phillips head screwdriver
- •Flathead screwdriver
- •Tape measure (optional)
- •Hammer (optional)
- •Wood chisel (optional)
- •Allen wrench (optional)
- •New door handle kit (includes handle, latch, strike plate, and screws)
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Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1.Remove the screws from the interior side of the door handle using a screwdriver.
- 2.Pull the two halves of the door handle apart and remove them from the door.
- 3.Unscrew and remove the old latch mechanism from the edge of the door.
- 4.Insert the new latch into the door edge ensuring the beveled side faces the direction the door closes.
- 5.Secure the new latch plate to the door edge with the provided screws.
- 6.Slide the new exterior handle with the spindle through the latch mechanism.
- 7.Align the interior handle with the spindle and secure both sides together using the provided mounting screws.
- 8.Replace the old strike plate on the door frame with the new one if necessary.
- 9.Test the door handle by turning it to ensure the latch engages and retracts correctly.
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