Remove Self Closing Door Hinge Pin

Then remove the pin using pliers.

Remove self closing door hinge pin. A spring loaded hinge should only be removed when the door is closed to avoid it slamming. The best way to remove door hinge pin with a bottom cap. You can use a hammer to remove the hinge pins after removing the cover plate but you will also need to be careful to avoid damaging the trim. To loosen first close the door.

Shows to remove the hinges from the a self closing door. Use a pliers to remove the plate covering the hinges in order to easily remove the screws holding the hinges on the door. Find the hole beside the locking pin on the hinge s spring which is usually either at the top of bottom of the hinge s housing. Force the pin up from the door hinge.

You can then remove the hex wrench and allow the spring to naturally unwind. Continue to tap it up gradually increasing the force until the pin is finally lodged upwards. Use small taps on with the hammer to remove the hinge pins. Rotate the locking pin to remove and replace the pin one hole further away from the door.

Release the spring pressure and test the closure of the door. Put the flat end of the nail against the pin and tap it up with the hammer. Shows to remove the hinges from the a self closing door.