For Andersen® A-Series, 400 Series, 200 Series, and 100 Series gliding patio doors, if the locking hardware is damaged, difficult to operate, or does not engage properly, the door may be slightly out of alignment, or the handle set (trim set) may need to be replaced.

How to Install and Adjust Locking Hardware on Andersen® Gliding Patio Doors

Depending on the concern, you can adjust the locking hardware or replace the trim set, or the reachout lock and receiver. On gliding patio doors, the reachout lock is activated when you lock the door. When activated, a hook secures into the latch receiver, located on a second door or door frame, to secure the door shut.

Follow the video or written instructions below to adjust or replace the locking hardware, as needed.

This Article Will Help You:

• Replace locking hardware.
• Adjust locking hardware.
• Find replacement parts.

Tools and Supplies Needed

• See installation guides or YouTube® video for tools.

Let's Get Started

Replace Locking Hardware on Gliding Patio Doors

For gliding patio doors manufactured 2006 to Present, follow the instructions in the YouTube® video or the written installation guides below to replace and adjust the locking hardware.

• For single-panel gliding patio doors, follow step one (1) on Page 5 through step seven (7) on Page 7 in the Hardware and Reachout Lock Installation Guide (0005414).
  • There are additional instructions for installing trim sets and reachout locks in the guide linked above.
• For Big Doors MultiGlide doors and A-Series gliding patio doors with flush mount hardware, follow steps one (1) through seven (7) on Pages 1 through 3 in Flush Mount Hardware Application (9163117).
• For 100 Series gliding patio doors with Afton hardware, follow step one (1) on Page 2 through step nine (9) on Page 3 in the Hardware Installation and Adjustment Guide Afton (9117142).
• For 100 Series gliding patio doors with Tulsa hardware, follow step one (1) on Page 4 in the Hardware Installation and Adjustment Guide Tulsa (9020084).

Replace Reachout Locks on 400 Series Frenchwood® Gliding Patio Doors

Adjust the Locking Hardware

For gliding patio doors manufactured from 2006 to Present, follow the correct adjustment instructions below:

• For E-Series, A-Series, 400 Series, and 200 Series gliding patio doors, follow step 13 on Page 10 in the Hardware and Reachout Lock Installation Guide (0005414).
• For Big Doors MultiGlide doors and A-Series gliding patio doors with flush mount hardware, follow step eight (8) on Page 4 in Flush Mount Hardware Application (9163117).  
• For 100 Series gliding patio doors with Afton hardware, follow step one (1) on Page 5 in the Hardware Installation and Adjustment Guide Afton (9117142).
• For 100 Series gliding patio doors with Tulsa hardware, follow step one (1) on Page 4 in the Hardware Installation and Adjustment Guide Tulsa (9020084).

For adjustment instructions for older vintages, expand the applicable details tab below.

Lock Adjustment for Gliding Patio Doors Manufactured from 1994 to 2005

Lock Adjustment for Gliding Patio Doors Manufactured Before 1993

Lock Adjustment for 3-Panel Perma-Shield® Gliding Patio Doors

Need Parts?

Refer to the hardware options below to order replacement parts for Andersen gliding patio doors.

Note: The reachout lock and receiver kit is not included with the handle hardware for A-Series, 400 Series, and 200 Series gliding patio doors.

Handle Hardware For Gliding Patio Doors

Reachout Lock and Receiver Kit for A-Series, 400 Series, and 200 Series Gliding Patio Doors

Related Articles

If the lock doesn't fully engage after installing and adjusting the new locking hardware, the patio door rollers may need an adjustment. See Adjust Operating Panel on Andersen® Gliding Patio Doors.

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