From the exterior remove the flexible screw cover that is snapped into the vertical latch rail location highlighted in orange.
How to replace anderson storm door lock.
With a phillips screwdriver turn the pneumatic adjustment screw which is located in the center of the door end of the pneumatic cylinder as far counterclockwise as it will go.
If you are not successful in releasing your storm door closer move on to the next step.
Remove the lock body from the storm door by pulling down from the top of the casing with your finger or the tip of a flat head screwdriver.
Attempt pressing the release button again.
If the lock body doesn t pop out easily you can also insert a screwdriver into the hole in the door and into the key mechanism to help pry it out.
The latch rail is the storm door frame attached to the entry door exterior trim.
Remove and replace lock case left handed exteriorviewsright handed exteriorviews tools needed.
Screwdriver remove two 8 x 1 2 screws that retain lock case to door frame and remove lock case.
Step 1 remove the cylinders or handle assembly regardless if the storm door lock is the type that uses a deadbolt or a keyed handle you will need to remove a pair of set screws that are located on the interior portion of the lock or the part of the lock that faces the interior of your home.
How to re key an anderson door lock.
Remove with a small flat screwdriver the outer c ring on the new replacement exterior key cylinder and pull the cylinder tab out of the.
Turn the latch on the door to the open position and remove the outer latch plate with a philips.
The screw cover will cover the latch rail mounting screws.