How to remove a 816 deadbolt cylinder for resetting?
To remove a cylinder for resetting:
- Remove screws from interior turnpiece assembly and remove interior and exterior assembly from door.
- Remove cylinder housing mechanism from exterior assembly.
- Important: Do not remove screws or cover from the cylinder housing mechanism.
- Remove the silver clip from the cylinder that you plan to reset. Hint: Wedge a flat head screwdriver under the arch of the clip and continue to work it off until removed.
- With cover rotated to the keyway of the cylinder you plan to remove, push cylinder out through front of housing.
- Follow instructions that came with your reset cradle to reset the cylinder or take cylinder to locksmith for resetting.
