Step 1 unscrew the door lever handle in order to get at the screws that hold the handle to the door you need to expose them by removing the plate that surrounds the lever handle also known as a rose.
Remove door handle rose.
In some cases the rose must be removed separately in order to expose the screws that hold the backing plate to the door.
How to remove a lever door handle without screws.
Wedge a pin or the tip of your flathead screwdriver under the small opening between the rose and the surface of the door.
You can usually twist or pry it off with a flathead screwdriver to expose the screws.
Look for pin holes in the rose or in the lever body itself.
It may be hidden.
Apply a bit of pressure to the paper clip to trigger a release button inside the hardware.
Use a philips head screwdriver to unscrew them.
Gently pry it off or pull and twist it away from the door.
When repairing or replacing a doorknob lever you need to remove the faceplate also called a trim plate or rosette to gain access to the internal latch and mounting components.
If that s the case locate the thin slot in the seam.
Use a screwdriver to remove the set screws which will release the lock and lever from the opening.
Use a screwdriver to remove the set screws which will release the lock and lever from the.
If the rose doesn t come off with the knob you ll need to remove it separately.