How To Install A Garage Door Side Lock

An exterior handle skl9201 or skt9303 to lock the sliding bolt from the outside.

How to install a garage door side lock.

Grab the pin with a pair of pliers to remove the pin from the shaft. Locate the screw holes on the garage door s second section directly to the left of the track s rectangular slot. A lock cylinder to unlock the sliding bolt from the outside. Tie the extension spring to the roller track then detach the cable from the bottom bracket with a pair of pliers.

Install the new lock according to the manufacturer s instructions. If you position them. Also known as slide bolts or locking side latches. Place a nail over the pin and tap the nail with a hammer until you expose part of the pin.

To be able to lock and unlock your garage door from the outside you need to install three products. Attach the bolt and pin with screws. Use a lock assembly kit to mount the new lock on the inside of the door. These open screw holes will hold the slide lock in place.

It has three levers. Release the tension on side mounted extension springs by lifting the door and locking it in place on each side with a pair of locking pliers. The sk7115 is a universal sliding garage door lock which is installed on the inside surface of a garage door. 3 hold the slide lock up.

Garage door slide locks are a good way to secure your garage door if you won t be using them for a while such as when you go on trips.