You should still use an L-shaped tension wrench so you don't just tear the plastic and then have to fish that out. Most front door locks take too much torque f

You should still use an L-shaped tension wrench so you don't just tear the plastic and then have to fish that out. Most front door locks take too much torque for this process as shown, but it will hold the pins in their correct locations while you use something stronger to physically turn the tumbler.