Removing a lockable bathroom door handle involves a few straightforward steps, primarily focused on unscrewing the fixings and dismantling the handle components.
Here's a step-by-step guide:
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Locate and Remove the Fixing Screws: Typically, you'll find screws on the handle plate on either side of the door. Use a screwdriver (usually a Phillips head) to unscrew and remove these.
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Loosen the Grub Screw (if present): Some lockable handles have a small grub screw, often located on the side of the handle near the spindle. Loosen this screw (usually with an Allen key) to release the handle from the spindle.
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Remove the Handles: Once the screws and grub screw (if applicable) are removed, you should be able to pull the handles away from the door on both sides. You might need to wiggle them gently to dislodge them.
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Remove the Spindle: The spindle is the square rod that connects the two handles. Once the handles are removed, the spindle should slide out.
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Remove the Lock Mechanism (Latch): On the edge of the door, you'll find a strike plate held in place by screws. Unscrew these screws to remove the strike plate. Then, you can usually slide the lock mechanism (latch) out of the edge of the door. This may require unscrewing further screws depending on the type of latch.
In Summary:
- Unscrew handle fixings.
- Loosen the grub screw (if any).
- Remove the handles.
- Remove the spindle.
- Unscrew and remove the strike plate.
- Remove the lock mechanism.
