I removed the door knobs on the front and back door and flipped the key lock cylinder right side up in less than 5 minutes both of them.
Quikset door lock reverse cylinder removing tool.
This cylinder removal tool will allow you to remove the cylinder from kwikset knobs and kwikset signature series smart key knobs for re keying purposes or to rotate the cylinder 180 for proper key positioning.
It did not mention about this tool or anything else about reversing the cylinder.
They do make a tool you can buy but why.
How to reverse a kwikset door handle key cylinder.
Kwikset is a secure door lock industry leader innovator in home safety with keyless entry and re keying technology for residential and commercial door hardware.
When you need to rekey locks on your kwikset lock handles you will need to remove the cylinders.
The follower is a tube the same diameter as the cylinder plug.
Covered by kwikset s lifetime mechanical and finish warranty.
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You don t need pliers or five screw drivers just the phillips driver to remove the door knob and remove the middle driver of the knob gotta youtube that one.
Another popular choice is the kwikset z wave which allows the user to remotely check the door lock status and lock or unlock a door with a.
The best way to remove cylinders is with the appropriate plug removal tool and plug follower.
Kwikset model number 81467.
This is also the first time in over 30 years that i ve purchased a lock set that required a special tool to reverse a cylinder.