Make sure the bent lip of the strike plate is facing the direction in which the door opens.
Put a handle on door.
Repeat this process to mark where you will drill on the other side of the door.
Hold the handle or handles up to where you want it located.
Use a pencil to mark where the screw holes should be placed on the garage door.
Remove the two screws from the latch plate on the edge of the door and remove the latch from the opening.
Take out two screws setting in the door edge and slide latch mechanism out.
Do the same for the inner knob or handle.
Although you could follow the directions that come with your handle instructions the most common placement for a door handle is 41 inches 100 cm.
Assemble the spindle and spring then insert them through the outside of the door as shown in the assembly view fig.
Place the new handle onto the outside of the door.
Mark on the template where you will drill holes in the side and front of the door.
Press the new knobs or handles into place.
Align the strike plate for the handle against the door jamb and attach with two small screws.
Step 2 remove latch mechanism.
If smaller than seven inches use just one.
Use the template provided in the door handle kit to mark where you will be drilling.
Locate the flat vertical panel down the center of your garage door.
Remember that some knobs and handles screw on.
Slide the outer knob or handle onto the handle mechanism s cylinder on the outside of the door and press it until it snaps into place.
It should not touch the mechanism of the inside latch.
In some cases door latch plate mortises might need to be cut or enlarged.
Place the end of a tape measure on the floor and mark the narrow portion of your door with a pencil.
Measure 41 inches 100 cm from the floor.
If this section is seven inches or wider you will use two handles.
Begin by removing the screws from the door knob on the interior side of your door.
In this position opening the door is very easy but closing may be a little more difficult on older worn doors.
First take out the old door handle assembly by unscrewing the two screws that secure the assembly.
With the handle on the door the spindle should extend 5 16 through the other side the storm door fig.
However replacing the hardware or even lubrication of the track can often solve problems with this door pull location.
Step 1 start replacing door handle assembly.
The second best position is to locate the pull or knob near to the hinge edge of the leading door.
This allows you to pull the door knobs off the door from both sides.
