HT201412 Resetting/Deleting Data off Iphone.

Hi,
I need to reset/delete all data off my iphone as I am selling it. However, my touch screen doesn't work so cannot reset it on my phone and it won't allow me to do it on itunes as find my iphone has to be turned off.
Please help

If Find My iPhone is set up and active, log into iCloud.com, go to the Find My iPhone section, click on the iPhone to select, click the "I", and erase the iPhone from there.
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