How to Set the Combination on a Built in TSA Lock

The American Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, reserves the right to randomly inspect baggage as it passes through American airports, and, if necessary, break baggage locks to gain access to the contents of a bag or suitcase. While the TSA inspects most bags electronically, the organization approves a set of locks that can be safely opened with a special key without harming the mechanism. Setting the combination on a built-in TSA approved lock ensures that your belongings are safe from unauthorized access while in transit.

Instructions

1. • 1

     Open the case as normal, entering the existing combination or turning the dials to "000."

   • 2

     Move the change switch on the back of the lock across and hook it behind the change lever.

   • 3

     Move the dials on the front of the lock to your desired combination, left to right.

   • 4

     Move the change switch back to its original location and test the combination with the case open.

   • 5

     Close the case and scramble the dials.