You may need to slide the blade of a butter knife between the flanges and door panels to loosen them.
How to pull a door handle apart.
Using a philips head screwdriver turn counterclockwise to unscrew a knob with standard hex head screws.
Expose hidden set screws.
How to remove a lever door handle without screws.
Pull firmly with one hand on each side of the door knob to pull the pieces apart.
Pull the latch pieces on the inner and outer sides of the door to remove them.
A paperclip or small pin.
To remove a door handle without any visible screws start by prying off the cover plate by inserting a flathead screwdriver in the notch on the side of the plate.
If your knob has a pinhole or small slot opening use a flathead screwdriver to push it inward.
Begin by holding the door knob securely in place.
Set the side of the knob without the thumb lock aside and place the thumb lock knob on a sturdy work surface.
Diy remove replace door s handle with hidden screws.
It may be hidden.
If you are working on a surface that you don t want to be damaged place a rag or piece of cardboard on the surface and the knob on top of it.
A set screw is typically installed along the base of the lock on the interior side of the door.