We re going to show you how to adjust the lock and handle on your milgard sliding glass.
How to fix the lock on my sliding glass door.
Place the end of a tube of graphite powder against the exterior lock at the key opening.
Usually its the e2014 but the only way to be absolutely sure is to loosen the two screws that hold the handle on.
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How to fix a glass sliding patio door that dosnt roll close or lock properly.
Reattach the head stop first otherwise it could fall out.
You have to remove the handles to see how the small actuator lever enters the latch.
On the e2014 the actuator lever is at an angle of 45 degrees.
The best way to lubricate any lock is to disassemble it and use an aerosol lubricant to flush away grime and coat the moving parts of the lock.
Step 3 removing the screws two screws on the end of the door secure the latch.
You may also want to check out our step by step guideto adjusting your sliding doors.
Your lock is most likely the e2014 or the e2013 shown on my sliding door lock page.
Remove the handles from the door using a philips head screwdriver.
Take your graphite pen and insert it into the lowermost screw hole quickly to prevent the latch from falling into the frame.
The wheels on the glass sliding patio door have an adjustment screw at the bot.
First remove the screws securing the door handle in place first with your phillips screwdriver and slide the outer latch lever out of place.
Then replace the bottom screw in the hole where it was affixed to the handle to prevent the latch from falling into the doorframe.
Roll the door toward the latch side jamb then turn the adjustment screws until the door is parallel with the jamb.
Align it in the bottom track and then tilt it up.
Squeeze a small amount of powdered graphite into the lock.