Removing A Front Door Handle

If your knob has a pinhole or small slot opening use a flathead screwdriver to push it inward.

Removing a front door handle.

Step 1 unscrew the door lever handle. Unscrew and pull off the door handle s cover plates. Using a philips head screwdriver turn counterclockwise to unscrew a knob with standard hex head screws. You can usually twist or pry it off with a flathead screwdriver to expose the screws.

Push the lever in the opposite direction from what you used to remove the knob. Depending on the door handle design the faceplate may be able to slide completely off. Once triggered the lever or lock trim can be removed from the door. Remove any screws that are holding the cover plates in place on either side of the door using a flat head screwdriver.

If any screws are exposed during this process remove them to release the lock and remove it from the door. Slide the cosmetic faceplate away from the door. In order to get at the screws that hold the handle to the door you need to expose them by removing the plate that surrounds the lever handle also known as a rose. Begin by holding the door knob securely in place.

Use a philips head screwdriver to unscrew them. If your handle is secured with exposed screws simply remove them with. Removing a handle with exposed screws 1. Hold the doorknob as tight against the interior mechanism as possible and slip your flathead screwdriver beneath the lever.

Straighten a paper clip and insert it into the hole. Diy remove replace door s handle with hidden screws. The door handle will now slide off. A paperclip or small pin.

Insert the edge of your screwdriver under the plates and pry them up gently until they pop off then remove them and set them aside. Check for exposed screws on the inside of the door. If not rotate the faceplate until the underlying screws are accessible and use a phillips head screwdriver to remove them. Apply a bit of pressure to the paper clip to trigger a release button inside the hardware.