Replace a Passage Doorknob with a Privacy Doorknob

Einleitung

This replacement guide provides detailed steps on how to install a privacy doorknob. The procedure is prepared in a manner that is easy to comprehend for people with minimal to no experience in making household replacements. This is demonstrated through the use of language that is easy to understand and photos. The guide shows the removal process of a passage doorknob and installation of a privacy doorknob.

Was du brauchst

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Hold both sides of the current doorknob with a hand to prevent it from falling out in the removal process.

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Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the two screws from the passage doorknob.
Make sure to rotate the screwdriver counter clockwise when removing screws.

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Once the screws are off, safely pull out the doorknob from both sides.

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Remove the screws off the existing latch that comes with the passage doorknob.
These screws are located on the plate of the latch.

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Pull the latch out of the hole it is secured in.

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Grab the new latch that comes with the privacy doorknob set and ensure the flat side is facing away from the closing direction of the door.

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Insert the new latch into the designated latch hole after figuring out the correct way to face it.

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Begin tightening the 19.05 mm flat head screws that come with the privacy doorknob set to secure the latch mechanism in place.
These are the short screws that come with the set.
Rotate the screwdriver clockwise to tighten.

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Grab the exterior knob and align it with the holes of the latch and push it in from the side of the door that is outside your room.
Make sure it is being secured with one hand to prevent it from falling.

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Align the holes of the interior knob with the spindle as shown in the second image.
Ensure the lock and and spindle are in a vertical position.
Push the interior knob in until both sides of the knob connect.

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Insert the 38.1mm flat head machine screws through the two holes of the interior knob and tighten until the doorknob is secured.
These are the long screws that come with the doorknob set.

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Test if the lock has been installed correctly.
After the lock clicks, try to rotate the knob.
If the knob does not rotate, then the installation of the privacy doorknob is successful.