# How to Turn the Lock Around on a Tubelite Door
Tubelite manufactures aluminum doors and entrances for homes and businesses, along with locks, handles and latches. Lock hardware is designed to fit into either side of a door, allowing you to choose which side of the door features the keyhole. If you need to change the lock direction due to installation error, a remodeling issue or other change in the door's function, you may simply remove the hardware and reinstall it on the opposite side of the door.
Things You'll Need
- Phillips screwdriver
Instructions
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Unthread and remove all the trim screws around the lock plate with a Phillips screwdriver.
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Loosen and remove the edge plate trim screws with a Phillips screwdriver. Pull the edge plate trim from the door.
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Pull both sides of the lock away from the door. If the lock is still attached, unthread and remove the edge plate screws from beneath the trim plate.
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Pull the edge plate and bolt assembly from the door edge. Pull both sides of the lock away from the door.
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Replace the lock pieces on the opposite sides of the door. Press until the two sides click together.
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Replace the edge plate, screws and trim. Tighten the screws with a Phillips screwdriver.
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Replace the lock trim and screws and test the lock.
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