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Expert: James - 5/16/2009


Question
i have a kwikset titan deadbolt that i would like to replace.  it opens with a latch
(i guess you'd call it) not a key from the inside. i have removed the screws and
removed the plate but can't get the lock cylinder to budge.  i see no other
screws to remove.  where do i go from here?

Answer
Hello Patty,

There are two black screws under the thumbturn piece that accept a flat head screwdriver.  Remove those and the outside assembly will come off.  Then remove the 2 screws on the door edge for the bolt mechanism and pull that out.

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I have been Locksmithing since 1999 and own my own Locksmithing business. I have many years of hands-on experience through the many services I have performed for my customers. I've run my business the way I wanted, treating everyone as I would like to be treated and knowing that any customer could be my last if I didn't perform my locksmithing duties as I had promised.

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