Tighten the screws with a phillips head screw driver.
How to fix sliding glass door handle lock.
I squirted it in the door handle holes as well as the side of the door where the lock comes out.
Usually you buy just the mortised steel lock assembly that fits within the door and reuse the old handles and actuating lever.
It was as simple as two screws.
To fix weatherstrippingthat s no longer protecting you from the elements loosen its staples with a screwdriver then pull it from the door prying gently with a putty knife if necessary.
You should find a few screws around the edge of the handle which need to be unscrewed or you may have a screw on the edge of the door frame.
Remove these screws and the handle should simply fall off.
How to repair a sliding door lock.
Step 6 test again.
Apply a lubricant to both upper and lower tracks to keep the door hardware clean and operating freely.
It might become difficult to insert your key into an old sliding door lock over time.
Once it is fixed in place continue with the screwdriver to make sure that the handle is secured completely.
Install the new weatherstripping as the directions indicate making sure to orient the flap correctly.
Close the sliding door and engage the door lock again.
Remove any additional staples or glue residue.
Place the interior side of the door lock frame into the door.
Once you get the key in the lock it may become difficult to turn the cylinder.
On some sliding glass door locks the door handles have long screws that go right through the steel mortised lock and there is usually a actuating lever that slides into a rectangular hole in the lock.
You may need to pry it off with the edge of a flat headed screwdriver if it has been on the door a while.
Step 5 reattach the handle.
In addition to cleaning and lubricating sliding door tracks you want to lubricate the door lock.
The best way to lubricate any lock is to disassemble it and use an aerosol lubricant to flush away grime and coat the moving parts of the lock.
You just put the handles on either side of the door and screw them together.