How To Change Lock On Up And Over Garage Door

Grab the pin with a pair of pliers to remove the pin from the shaft.

How to change lock on up and over garage door.

Ask a friend to slide the new outer door lock assembly through the door and hold the lock assembly. Remove the pin that secures the inside lock handle to the lock shaft in the center of the door panel. Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening. You ll need a helping hand on the other side of the door to help run the lock through to the other side.

Place a nail over the pin and tap the nail with a hammer until you expose part of the pin. When locked the cylinder moves lock bars on the door s inside into slots in the sides of the doorjamb keeping it. Secure the lock from inside the garage with two retaining screws. Leave the locking pliers in place and repeat the tightening procedure on the other side.

Use a lock assembly kit to mount the new lock on the inside of the door. This allows you to pull the door knobs off the door from both sides. Attach the bolt and pin with screws. In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.

Install the new lock according to the manufacturer s instructions. Pull the cable as tight as possible before tightening the setscrews. Take the outside lock assembly to a home improvement centre. Most garage door locks will mount through two holes on the door section.

Find a matching lock kit that has the same distance between the two mounting holes as the existing lock. Rotate the drum to wind the cable into the winding grooves. Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door.