Change Garage Door Lock Barrel

Replace a garage door lock or handle with help from a garage do.

Change garage door lock barrel.

Step 1 obtain lock. You can remove the lock measure it and replace it while you wait for the new one to arrive it only takes a matter of seconds with the key to remove the cylinder. Remove the pin that secures the inside lock handle to the lock shaft in the center of the door panel. First take a trip to your hardware store and select a new lock.

Grab the pin with a pair of pliers to remove the pin from the shaft. However the bad news for you since you say that you ve not got a key is that you generally need a key to be able to easily take the cylinder out. Compatible with your door opener. Open it up make a hook at one end.

Place a nail over the pin and tap the nail with a hammer until you expose part of the pin. Close your garage door and remove your existing garage door lock. Pull down and you should release the lockingbolts. Replacing the lock or handle on a garage door can be accomplished with the appropriate tools.

Just like my door. Find one with the most secure qualities. Compatible with your door. You can also open the gap tween the frame and door with a pry bar near the bolts.

Slide it under the door and catch the wires that actuate the lockingbolts.