Outdoor Gate Deadbolt Replacement

Introduction

If the deadbolt in your gate is worn, malfunctioning, or damaged, you can easily replace it with a new one by following this guide. To do so, you will need a cross-head screwdriver and the new deadbolt.

There are a few common sizes for deadbolts. By using a tape measure to find the diameter of the pre-existing hole and the thickness of the gate, you can determine the correct choice for your gate.

What you need

Step 1 Deadbolt

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Remove the old deadbolt.
The gate should look like this before you begin installing the new deadbolt

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Step 2

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From the front side of the gate, push the latch into the center of the opening. Adjust as needed.
Screw both of the short screws into the panel to the right of the latch.

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Step 3

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Grab both of the long screws.
Adjust the back head of the doorknob to be facing in a straight upward position.
Screw in the long screws.
Make sure the screws are properly tightened.