Help!! Cannot remove a Kwikset double cylinder lock after taking out interior bolts

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I bought this house from a previous owner, so I’m not sure of the exact model but it looks like this (Kwikset Double Cylinder Deadbolt)

Also looking at the installation guide in HD I can’t find any way the housing/cylinders are still attached without the interior screws.

Here are links to 2 videos of how the lock is still stuck in the door.

I've removed the one way screws on the faceplate. Then I've removed the inner screws that connects both the inner and outer cylinder. The inner and outer cyclinders have come loose, I can put a screwdriver between the door and the cylinders however that's as loose as I can get it

Here is a list of things I've tried that have not worked:
  1. Taken a screwdriver to pry the housing off.
  2. Use the hammer to tap both faces of the inner/outer cylinders and around the housing
  3. Use the claw on the hammer to lightly pry the housing off
  4. Taken the faceplate off of the outer cylinder to look for screws. There are none
  5. Look for some divot on the side of the housing to possible insert a small flathead screwdriver, there are none
  6. Taken the key and slowly rotate it clockwise and counterclock while pulling on the housing. Tried the same while locking and unlocking and engaging the bolt
  7. Twisting the deadbolt 180 degrees and pulling on housing
  8. Twisting the housing clockwise and counterclockwise

I’m at my wits end here! How do I get this deadbolt off the door?!
 
I found this video which isn't helpful however. One of the comments gives the answer. Take a look at the comments

 

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