How To Install A Garage Door Latch

It must line up with the holes in the latch assembly to function properly.

How to install a garage door latch.

Replace a garage door lock or handle with help from a garage do. You ll need a helping hand on the other side of the door to help run the lock through to the other side. Install the new lock according to the manufacturer s instructions. Loosen the machine screws on the handle base plate using the appropriate screwdriver.

Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening. Insert the new latch into the opening with the tapered side facing the direction you will push the door to close it. Attach the bolt and pin with screws. Insert the lockset tailpieces through the latch bolt and screw the handles together by tightening the retaining screws.

Pull the handle away from the face of the door and spray a generous amount of lubricant on the inner. The rubber gasket on the bottom section will fill the gaps created by an unlevel floor. Replacing the lock or handle on a garage door can be accomplished with the appropriate tools. Check that the new latch plate fits the recessed area and is flush with the surface of the door.

Center and level the first section after you install the brackets. The door must be level even if the floor isn t so use shims under the section to level it. Use a lock assembly kit to mount the new lock on the inside of the door. In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.

Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver.