Rotate the key to either side as you gently position the lock in the door.
How to change a euro cylinder door lock.
Although the section of euro cylinders are standard the length of the cylinder and the offsets each side of the fixing screw hole do vary so the original lock will first need to be removed from the door so that these can be measured on the cylinder.
This is a video on how to remove the euro cylinder lock from a door.
Replacing a lock cylinder can make your home secure without having to change the entire lock.
Slacken the handle screws.
Put the key in the door barrel from the inside.
Place the cylinder in the door.
This trick will allow you to remove the cylinder from the lock even if you dont have the.
How to change and measure a euro cylinder in a upvc or composite door from www lockandkeyshop co uk shop for euro cylinders online.
Insert the key into the cylinder you are installing.
This short video shows you how to fit a yale euro profile cylin.
Fasten the fixing screw back into place.
This will become more obvious as you turn the key as the euro cylinder will suddenly lunge towards you.
Unlock and open the door.
If you do not have.
Replacing a euro cylinder is simple when you have the key as you can undo the door and remove the retaining screw to remove the cylinder.
Slightly loosen the door handle fixing.