# How to Remove an Exterior Lock Set
From time to time, the need to replace or remove exterior door locks arises. It could be that you've lost or had a key stolen, suffered a break-in, moved to a new residence or are experiencing problems with the lock itself. Regardless, removing the lock set is a simple, do-it-yourself job for any homeowner. The most common types of exterior locks are key-in-knob locks and mortise locks, which feature a decorative plate and interior thumb-turn.
Things You'll Need
- Screwdriver
Instructions
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Mortise Locks
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Remove the escutcheon or trim screws from the interior panel then remove the panel itself. Unscrew and remove the thumb-turn assembly. Pull out the knob shaft.
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Unscrew the exterior handle mounting screws from the inside of the door then remove the handles.
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Remove the edge plate set screws, the plate itself and the interior set screws. Pull the lock case out of the door edge.
Key-in-Knob and Deadbolts
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Remove the screws on the escutcheon plate then remove the door knobs.
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Insert a key into the knob, turn it 45 degrees counterclockwise and remove the cylinder or simply replace the entire knob and cylinder if desired.
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Remove the edge plate screws and pull out the bolt assembly if you're working with a deadbolt.
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