How Do You Change A Kwikset Lock Tumbler?

How do you remove a tumbler from a door lock cylinder?

Gently pry the clip tab up and away from the cylinder with the flat-head screwdriver. Take care not to damage or distort the retainer ring. Place the ring in the container. Hold the cylinder plug steadily and slowly lift the tumbler cover from the top of the lock cylinder.

How do you replace a Kwikset deadbolt cylinder?

1. Remove the deadbolt lock from the door.
2. Hold the cylinder side of the lock in your hand with the inside of the lock facing you.
3. Insert the key into the lock cylinder and turn the key ?-turn clockwise.
4. Remove the door knob from the door and place the outside cylinder knob in your hand.

How do you remove Kwikset door knob plates?

Unscrew the latch from the side of the door. Insert a flathead screwdriver between the metal edge of the latch plate and the recessed groove in the side of the door. Gently pry out the edge of the latch plate and remove the latch.

How do you remove a smart lock from a door?

Remove the current August Smart Lock by pulling up on the side latches and detaching it from the mounting plate. Then switch out the existing mounting plate with the one associated with your 3rd Generation August Smart Lock. Open the August App and select Set up a New Device from the side menu.

How do you disassemble a brass lock?

How to disassemble the padlock

1. Unlock the lock. You can cheat and use the key if you have one.
2. Remove screw. Using a standard phillips head screwdriver remove the retaining screw hidden under the shackle.
3. Remove the top cover. Remove the top cover.
4. Remove the Pin.
5. Remove the circlip.
6. Repin your lock!
7. Re-assemble the lock.

Is it cheaper to rekey or replace locks?

Rekeying your lock is almost always cheaper than replacing a lock. This is because of the cheaper price of the key pins inside the locks, whereas when you replace a lock, you are paying for all brand-new parts.

Can I rekey a Kwikset lock without the original key?

In case you have the original working key with you, insert it into the lock to perform a Kwikset SmartKey rekey.On the other hand, you will not be able to turn its cylinder to the desired 90 degrees with no original key. In addition, you cannot apply the SmartKey to rekey this door lock.

Can I rekey a lock myself?

When you rekey a lock by yourself, you will need to purchase a rekey kit that is specific to your brand of doorknob, lever, or deadbolt. You will receive several keys (often between three and six keys), all identically cut.In most cases, all other pieces of the lock stay the same.

Can you change a lock to match a key?

Can the locks be rekeyed to work from one key? You can rekey all of your locks to match an existing key when the locks all have the same keyway. You can test if the locks use the same keyway by taking the existing key you want to use and seeing if it slides into the keyholes of the locks you want to match that key.

Will Home Depot rekey locks to match?

Home Depot will rekey locks such as Schlage, Kwikset, doorknobs, deadbolts, single and double cylinders for $5 to $15 per lock. If your local store does not offer the service, you may purchase a rekey kit or visit Lowe’s or Ace Hardware. Home Depot does not rekey car locks as they often require specialized technology.

Are all Kwikset keys the same?

A Kwikset SmartKey tool (One should’ve came with your lock, but if not, you can buy one on Amazon). The new (or rather, old) key that you want to use instead. This must be a Kwikset key, as Kwikset and Schlage keys are totally different from one another (and won’t work in each other’s locks).

How do you reprogram a Kwikset?

Steps to re-keying Smart Key units (Note: You must have your Functioning Key and Learn Tool for this to work).

1. Insert functioning key & turn 1/4 turn clockwise.
2. Insert & remove the SmartKey learn tool. Remove functioning key.
3. Insert new key & turn 1/2 turn counter-clockwise. Done. Your lock is now re-keyed! “”