Install the locking.
How to fix my sliding door lock.
You have to remove the handles to see how the small actuator lever enters the latch.
Step 3 removing the screws two screws on the end of the door secure the latch.
First remove the screws securing the door handle in place first with your phillips screwdriver and slide the outer latch lever out of place.
How to fix a sliding glass door lock step 1.
Remove the new door lock from its packaging and become familiar with all of the parts and pieces.
Pull the inside and outside handle off the door.
Take your graphite pen and insert it into the lowermost screw hole quickly to prevent the latch from falling into the frame.
Pull the cylinder lock from the door as you hold the latch with your fingers to stop it from falling into the door.
On the e2014 the actuator lever is at an angle of 45 degrees.
Remove the broken sliding glass door lock from the door by removing the screws that attach it to the door.
Remove the handles from the door using a philips head screwdriver.
Usually its the e2014 but the only way to be absolutely sure is to loosen the two screws that hold the handle on.