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How to remove the caps on a double-cylinder deadbolt

The double cylinder deadbolts are keyed on both sides. On the interior side of the home there are drive pins (sometimes called screw covers) covering up the screws.  

Recommended methods: 

  1. You can use a flat head screwdriver at the edge to attempt tapping it out of place. 
  2. You can use tape to grab the drive pins and pull them out. 
  3. Indent the center of each drive pin with a nail punch. Then use a carbon tip drill bit (about the size of a pencil lead) and ONLY go down 1/8". The drive pin will disintegrate. The drive pins will need to be replaced as they are no longer usable.

If you have trouble or need replacement drive pins, please contact us at 888-805-9837 or email [email protected] for further assistance.


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