Remove the screws from the latch.
Pella how to remove storm door lock.
Start at the top end and slide your finger down the strip while pressing firmly.
The storm door guy does a step by step walk through on how to disassemble a storm door handle in this case specifically a pella select or ashford model.
Remove the screws and cover plates.
This is a waste of time because the striker plate is still held firmly by 3 screws you can t get to.
Loosen the set screw.
Pretty scary thinking that storm door wouldn t open properly in case of emergency.
This will loosen the tension on the deadbolt allowing it to retract and the door to open.
This loosens the tension in the hinges to make the door easier to open.
To unjam the deadbolt remove the installation screws on the latch rail from the outside.
Twist the hinge rail screws a quarter turn each counterclockwise using a flat screwdriver.
Replace the screws and tighten.
Reinstall strike plate and test operation.
If either does not operate when the door is open the hardware needs to be replaced.
Move the latch to the left or right as needed.
Once the door is open operate the handle and turn the deadbolt.
Place the new mortise lock.
Using an allen key loosen the set screw and remove the interior door handle.
Use pencil to mark on strike plate location of deadbolt and spring latch.
Steps for replacing the lock and hardware on a storm door.
If one or both legs are damaged or bent the screw cover strips need to be replaced.
Fit the straight outer leg into the mounting rail first and then snap in the inner leg which may have a hook.
The hinge rail runs vertically along the hinge side of the door.
The pella contact suggested removing the screw cover strip on the latch side and removing the 5 screws holding the latch side trim.
Had to replace this hardware.
Contacted pella storm door service at 866 809 9460.
Remove the lock body.