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How to Replace a Sash Window Lock

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  1. How to Replace a Sash Window Lock, Window Lock: step 1, image 1 of 2 How to Replace a Sash Window Lock, Window Lock: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Measure the length between the two screws on the lock.

    • Measure the width of the lock from the screw to the keeper.

    • These measurements help determine the size of lock you will need.

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    • Move the lock into a neutral position.

    • Remove the 12.7 mm screw on the left side of the lock with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the 12.7 mm Phillips #2 screw on the right side of the lock.

    • Remove the lock.

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    • Remove the left 12.7 mm screw on the lock keeper with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

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    • Remove the right 12.7 mm Phillips #2 screw on the lock keeper.

    • The lock keeper will fall off of the window once the last screw is removed. Be ready to catch it!

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    • Line up the new lock keeper with the existing holes in the window.

    • Hold the keeper in place while inserting and tightening both the left and right 12.7 mm Phillips screws with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

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    • Line up the new lock with the existing holes.

    • Hold the new lock in place while inserting and tightening the right 12.7 mm screw with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

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    • Put the lock into a locked position.

    • Hold the new lock in place while inserting and tightening the left 12.7 mm Phillips #2 screw.

    • The new lock is now ready to be used!

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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