How do you remove a Quickset door lever?

How to Remove a Kwikset Laurel Door Knob

1. Loosen the outer ring.
2. Grab the knob handles on both sides of the door and simultaneously turn both handles clockwise.
3. Loosen both screws on the inside of the knob mechanism.
4. Unscrew the latch from the side of the door.

How do you remove a lever door handle without screws?

To-do today: Removing a lever handle lock without screws

1. Insert a flat-head screwdriver putty knife or similar tool into the notch or under the faceplate edge, prying outward with gentle pressure.
2. The plate will unsnap from the interior ring and will remove by pulling outward.

How do you remove a door handle with privacy lock?

Find the small slot along the doorknob stem on one of the doorknobs. Insert a small flat-head screwdriver into the slot. Push the tip of the screwdriver against the tab inside the slot to release the knob from the privacy doorknob stem. Pull the doorknob from the stem.

Can’t take door handle off?

If you don’t see a screw head inside the slot, straighten a paperclip or grab a thin, pointed tool, such as an awl. Insert the paperclip or tool into the slot as you gently pull the knob away from the door. The paperclip or tool will spring the door mechanism, allowing you to pull out the handles.

How do you remove an interior door handle?

1. Locate the hole underneath the doorknob shaft. You should see a tiny slot or hole.
2. Push the tip of a narrow screwdriver into the hole.
3. Tug on the knob and it will slide right off.

How do you remove a long door handle?

Hold the doorknob as tight against the interior mechanism as possible and slip your flathead screwdriver beneath the lever. Push the lever in the opposite direction from what you used to remove the knob. Slide it all the way until it can’t go any farther. At this point the doorknob should be locked back in place.

How do you remove a Kwikset front door knob?

Open the door so that you have access to front and back of the door you are removing the Kwikset door knob from. Remove the two screws on the inside door knob faceplate using a Phillips-head screwdriver. The screws secure the knobs together to the door. Simultaneously pull both sides of the door knob away from and off the door.

What’s the best way to remove a lever door handle?

If any screws are exposed during this process, remove them to release the lock and remove it from the door. Use an Allen wrench to remove the lever. Some lever handles have hexagonal-shaped fasteners that require an Allen wrench for removal.

Why do you need a Kwikset front door handle?

Handlesets can elevate the entry of your home and create a warm welcome for all who come to your door. Whether you like the sleek, clean look of contemporary decor or the delicate curves of traditional hardware, Kwikset offers many styles and finishes so you can have the look you want while maintaining certified security.

Is it possible to rekey a Kwikset door knob?

You can rekey Kwikset door knobs as well, which is a good feature to remember when you want to key all your doors the same. The method by which you remove a Kwikset door knob will depend on whether you want to remove the entire knob assembly or just the knob itself.