Here s how i did it.
How to remove a thumb latch door handle.
Now you re almost done but this step is important.
Most homeowners will find that these devices are easy to remove if they are broken or damaged or if they simply want to replace it with a new style.
Thus the latch will not move and the door will not open.
There are several types of door handles you will need to inspect yours to determine how to remove it.
While most handles are secured with exposed mounting screws you might need to check for a slot in the neck of the knob or lever.
Push the thumblatch up all the way until it stops that s the thing you push down on the outside of the door to open it.
Here is the handleset i bought.
Removing the door handles and latch assembly.
My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside.
Removing a door handle isn t always as straightforward as it seems.
Most door handles have screws on the interior side for safety reasons you definitely want them on the interior that you unscrew to release the handles.
Take that round gear off it s not held in there by anything.
Using a 5 32 hex key allen wrench you must turn this set screw the opposite way you would think to remove it.
Fortunately you should be able to take out even the trickiest design in just 10 or 15 minutes.
These handles are available in a variety of styles and finishes to complement different decorating styles.