How To Install A Garage Door Latch

Check that the new latch plate fits the recessed area and is flush with the surface of the door.

How to install a garage door latch.

Insert the new latch into the opening with the tapered side facing the direction you will push the door to close it. With the latch assembly in place slide the door handle with the attached cylinder into place. Insert the lockset tailpieces through the latch bolt and screw the handles together by tightening the retaining screws. Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.

Install the new lock according to the manufacturer s instructions. Install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts. The door must be level even if the floor isn t so use shims under the section to level it. The rubber gasket on the bottom section will fill the gaps created by an unlevel floor.

In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged. Replace a garage door lock or handle with help from a garage do. Loosen the machine screws on the handle base plate using the appropriate screwdriver. Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver.

Attach the bolt and pin with screws. Pull the handle away from the face of the door and spray a generous amount of lubricant on the inner. To hold the level in place tape it to the section. It must line up with the holes in the latch assembly to function properly.

Replacing the lock or handle on a garage door can be accomplished with the appropriate tools.