After you ve put new pins in you can reassemble the door knob.
How to change deadbolt and door lock.
The following instructions are kept super basic and simple to understand.
To change a deadbolt lock start by unscrewing the old deadbolt and removing the interior and exterior faceplates.
Feed the two machine screws that came with the deadbolt through the two holes in the inside half of the lock mechanism.
For the process you need to barely spare around ten minutes of your time and an inexpensive deadbolt lock.
Then you can re key the lock or simply replace the deadbolt.
Once you have the kit remove the lock cylinder from the door knob so you can change the pins inside.
Insert the exterior part of the lock into the door by feeding the long metal piece through the opening in the center of the bolt.
How to change a deadbolt lock on a door with minimal tool.
If your door has a deadbolt you ll need to remove the deadbolt and all the plates.
This note isn t meant for everyone.
Next slide the new set plate into the door where the old one used to be and screw it into place.
Align the outside half so that the screws fit into the threaded inserts then.
Insert the new bolt into the opening on the edge of the door and fasten it to the door with the provided screws.
A note before installation.