How to Disassemble Wilson Bohannan Padlocks

People use padlocks, such as the Wilson Bohannan lock, on tool boxes and shed doors to keep property safe from theft. Padlocks require a key to trigger the metal fastener loop to disengage from the lock's housing. You can disassemble padlocks without destroying them when you need to repair the lock mechanism.

Control key
Disassembly tool

Instructions

- 1
  Press on the metal loop until it snaps into the lock's housing. Insert the control key into the core of the lock. Turn the control key to the right until the core loosens.
- 2
  Take out the core with the throw member. Place the disassembly tool into the center hole at the bottom of the lock, holding the tool with the small guide post up and the slot at the end pointing down.
- 3
  Press the disassembly tool against the cam. Turn it counter-clockwise until it fastens into the locking cam. Pull the tool with the cam out of the lock's housing.
- 4
  Place your hand on the metal loop, also known as a shackle. Pull out the shackle with the shackle post and spring. You have disassembled the padlock.

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