How To Change A Defiant Door Lock

Defiant locks share the same type of keyway with the kwikset brand which means that a defiant key will fit into a kwikset lock and vice versa.

How to change a defiant door lock.

If the deadbolt comes with an interior plate and a decorative. Then measure the setback the distance from the doorframe to the hole. Insert the new bolt into the opening on the edge of the door and fasten it to the door with the provided screws. Turn over the lock so its keypad faces downward.

First remove the lock from your door following the manufacturer s directions. Measure the size of the lock. Insert the pins and reassemble the lock. You can watch this quick video or read on to learn how to replace your door knobs in 5 minutes or less.

Subscribe to my other how to channel. Most electronic locks come with two screws that you need to remove from the inner part of the door. Be sure to install your lock on the correct side of the door inside the bedroom or bathroom and make sure the knob is unlocked during installation. Dump out the old pins insert the new key and use tweezers or small needle nose pliers to match the new colored pins to the color code on the special instruction sheet.

Insert the exterior part of the lock into the door by feeding the long metal piece through the opening in the center of. Finally measure the thickness of your door. Once the new pins are in reverse the steps to reassemble the lock. How to re key a defiant lock.

Test your new lock. Use the wire tool from the kit to remove the deadbolt from the door by pushing the tool into the doorknob hole. If all the locks on your house are kwikset locks you can still buy a defiant lock and match it to work with your current house key. To ensure that your new lock fits in its opening use a tape measure to check the size of the hole where your lock used to be.