Bicycle chains sometimes need to be removed for maintenance or replacement. To make this process easier, bicycle chains sometimes include a master link, which is easier to open and close than normal links. This guide details how to replace a chain on a Pacific Cycle R4046WMB using a master link.
Rotate the chain until the master link is in an accessible place.
The master link will be visually different from the rest of the links. It will have a gap next to one of the pins on each side, and it may be a different color.
Hold the chain on either side of the master link, and pull them apart. The master link will snap in place, with each pin now in its "outer" hole rather than its "inner" hole