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2-3/8" (60 mm)

2-3/4" (70 mm)

Backset 

 

Centerline

1-

3/

8" (

3

5 mm)

1-

3/

4" (

44 mm)

2-

1/

4" (

5

7 mm)

Face of the door

Edge of the door

Fold

Additional tools 
(if needed)

wood block

Installation Guide

If drilling a new door, use 
the supplied template and 
the complete door drilling 
instructions

Parts in the box

Required tools

*Call Kwikset to order
a service kit for 2-1/4" 
(57 mm) thick doors.

Latch

Strike

Screws

Keys

Knobs

SmartKey® tool 
(SmartKey locks only)

Not required for all applications

2-3/8" (60 mm)

2-3/4" (70 mm)

1-3/8"–2-1/4"*

35 mm–57 mm*

2-1/8"

54 mm

1"

25 mm

Do not remove 
screws!

Hold the latch in front of the door hole, with 
the latch face flush against the door edge.

If the latch holes are centered in the door hole, 
no adjustment is required. Proceed to step 4.

If the latch holes are NOT centered, adjust 
latch.  See “Latch Adjustment” (step 3C).

Latch Adjustment (only if needed)

Drilling Template

Move the pin to 
extend the latch.

Template is only needed if a new hole must be drilled in the door.

62541 / 01

not centered

centered

Instructions continue on reverse 

 A

 E

 

C

 

D

G

 J

 H

F

 B

A

A

B

C

Twist the side 
with the holes. 

counter-clockwise

Pull to 

separate 

knobs. 

Set knobs aside until step 5.

A

B

C

Prepare door and check dimensions

1

Disconnect knobs (if pre-assembled)

2

Adjust the backset of the latch (if needed)

3

Do not use harsh chemicals or 
solvents to clean your lock.

Mechanical lock

Use a damp cloth to wipe away 
any excess dirt or debris. 

Electronic lock

Use a damp cloth on the lock’s exterior to wipe 
away any excess dirt or debris. Use a dry cloth to 
clean interior components.

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