Insert the exterior part of the lock into the door by feeding the long metal piece through the opening in the center of.
How to change a wooden front door lock.
The other two short screw are used for attaching your new strike plate to the frame of the door.
Insert the new bolt into the opening on the edge of the door and fasten it to the door with the provided screws.
Rekeying involves realigning the pins and springs in the inner workings of the lock in.
In apartment complexes this is now the most common way of changing locks on a door.
If the deadbolt comes with an interior plate and a decorative.
Tighten the screws so that all parts are flush against the door.
Use the long screws to attach the doorknobs to the door and two short screws to secure the latch piece onto the door.