Insert the key in the handle on the outside of the door.
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Turn the key 90 degrees so that it s oriented.
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If the rose doesn t come off with the knob you ll need to remove it separately.
This video walks you through each step of installation to make the process even easier.
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Gently slide the latch mechanism out of the side of the door and set it aside.
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Insert the pin tool or a 6d finish nail in the hole at the other end of the handle barrel.
Pull the handle off.
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Locate the two phillips head screws and remove them with your screwdriver.
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Push the lever in the opposite direction from what you used to remove the knob.
Open the door and position yourself so that you can see the latch mechanism in the side of the door.
Slide the cosmetic faceplate away from the door.
Gently pry it off or pull and twist it away from the door.
Wedge a pin or the tip of your flathead screwdriver under the small opening between the rose and the surface of the door.
If the plate is difficult to remove by hand insert a flat head screwdriver under the edge of the plate plate where it meets the door surface prying outward using gentle pressure.
The door handle will now slide off.
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Hold the doorknob as tight against the interior mechanism as possible and slip your flathead screwdriver beneath the lever.
Depending on the door handle design the faceplate may be able to slide completely off.