Next you ll install the outside handle assembly.
Installing kwikset front door handle.
My dad and i attempted to install some kwikset door handles but we were stumped when it came to figuring out the screwless plate.
Align the spindle on the back of the assembly with the throughbolt and the slot in the latch.
Here is the handleset i bought.
Install your new strike plate into the doorframe.
Follow our instructions for installing a front door handle and lockset to get a fresh look you love and enhance your home s curb appeal.
Slide the adjustable throughbolt up or down as needed and press the handleset onto the door.
Kwikset creates aesthetically attractive sturdy and functional handlesets for the exterior door of your home.
Re installing a door handle can be a little tricky and some patience will be needed.
Press the latch bolt.
After some frustration and.
Here s how i did it.
For instance there is a half circle shaft that fits into the door assembly that has a similar opening.
Most of the parts fit into areas that resemble the shape of itself.
If it is not pull the spindle out and rotate 180 degrees.
Installing a kwikset handleset is easy with just a few tools.
Install the latch determine whether you want to use a flat rectangular faceplate or a round drive in faceplate.
Hold the handleset on the exterior side of the door and make sure the round edge of the spindle faces the door edge.
The handle will stay in place leaving your hands free to secure the interior trim.
Installing a kwikset handleset only requires a couple of tools including a screwdriver and a tape measure.
My front door knob was broken and i couldn t open the door from the inside or outside.
The hardest part will be lining up the long screws into the holes on the otherside.
The spindle is spring loaded and will retract back when released.
I had to fix it.
Many kits come with both options.
