Loosen and remove the retaining screws from the lock box on the inside surface of the garage door opposite of.
Removing garage door lock handle.
Remove the ends of the stranded cable from each lock mechanism at the outer edges of the garage door.
Depending on the model you have you may need to pry it out with a crowbar and hammer or remove it with a drill.
Insert the pin straight through the lock cylinder to reach the lock s release mechanism.
Close the garage door.
Removing the t handle from a garage door lock 1.
Loosen and remove the nuts on.
How to replace a lock on a garage door step 1.
Slide the lock box.
Slide the lock box off the square shaft protruding through the garage door from the t handle.
There may be a small pinhole holding the handle in place.
Examine the handle and trim on the interior side of the door.
Insert a straightened paper clip into this hole and apply pressure to release the interior handle.
Close your garage door and remove your existing garage door lock.
Place the vice grips on the door track.
Pull the inside.
Move to the inside of the garage.
Remove the pin that secures the inside lock handle to the lock shaft in the center of the door panel.
Turn the handle so it s vertical in the locked position.