Insert the lockset tailpieces through the latch bolt and screw the handles together by tightening the retaining screws.
Replacing exterior door jamb hinge side.
Leave the hinges on the door.
3 carefully chisel and break out lower portion of.
Remove the existing door by pulling out the hinge pins and lifting it off of the hinges.
Step 2 remove trim casing.
Remove the old door from the jamb.
Use a cordless gun to unscrew the hinges from the jamb.
Leave the other side of the hinges on the door jamb as you will use this piece later.
Measure and cut the replacement jamb to length.
Complete the installation.
Set the door aside in a safe place and place the pins in a plastic bag so you don t have to worry about losing anything important.
2 cut through marked line with oscillating multi tool.
Measure from the threshold to the bottom of the door stop.
Install a new door lock and door knob by inserting the latch through the hole for the new parts.
Remove the rotted jamb by tapping it away from the head jamb and cutting the nails.
Avoid damage to the screws by using a hand screwdriver.
1 mark lower 12 16 on door jamb with straight line using combination square and pencil.
Place the door with the exterior side down across two sawhorses.