Slide the handle off the lockset until it butts up against the key.
How to flip door lock mechanism.
This is a demonstration of how to remove the lock cylinder on a kwikset smartkey door knob so you can flip over the lock so the keyhole is not upside down.
Pull the doorknob off the door.
What is seen besides the handle is the deadbolt knob the inner and outer panels the key entry the bolt plate and the bolt itself.
A door lock is more than just the few visible pieces you frequently come into contact with.
This is designed for acorn and better bilt doors but can be found on a variety of other door manufacturers.
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At the end of it it was quite easy to accomplish.
Like the arc this lock type is very secure.
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The locking mechanism is an intricate series of springs pins cylinders and shafts that work together to secure the door.
Insert the end of a door handle tool or small flat head screwdriver into the hole.
Pull lock mechanism out of panel.
Once the c clip is removed the lock cylinder comes loose.
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Look for a small hole in the side of the handle near the face of the lockset.
You can pry it out with a small screwdriver.
However over time the spring will eventually lose strength but that s an issue you ll face with every knife lock type.
Remove lock mechanism note orientation of latch on lock mechanism.
Similarly to disengage the lock the bar must be pushed pulled backward and then the blade can flip back into closed position.
Push in the end of the latch the part that protrudes from the edge of the door if the spindle appears to catch.
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The only thing left is to flip it around 180 degrees and reinstall the c clip.
Lock position will be addressed in step 5.
Lock mechanism replacement active panel 2.
Latch lock mechanism lock mechanism removed 1.
Remove and retain all screws along length of lock mechanism.
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