Removing Round Corner Door Hinge Pin

The procedure for removing the hinge pins is typical to all emtek steel hinge types.

Removing round corner door hinge pin. The best way to remove door hinge pin with a bottom cap. While the difficulty will depend on the age and general condition of the door s hinge and pin nudging it out with a hammer and wedge should usually do the trick. Grab the bottom cap with the vice grips and lock down. Simply spray the lubricant into the gaps under the hinge cap the hinge bottom and each of the hinge gaps.

Force the pin up from the door hinge. Step 1 remove the hinge s threaded pin security plug at the bottom of each hinge pin space using a 3 32 inch allen wrench. There are three types of hinge pins. 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.

Then gently tap the vice grip until the bottom cap comes off. Use small taps on with the hammer to remove the hinge pins. Taking a hammer and your hex tool or nail gently ram the pin upwards. Open and close the door a few times to further distribute the lubricant around the hinge.

Use a pliers to remove the plate covering the hinges in order to easily remove the screws holding the hinges on the door. This is my front door and it is currently out of use. Emtek steel hinges are designed with a sealed pin cylinder protected with a threaded plug. Removing a door from its hinge can be a tricky thing especially if the door s been latched in place for a long time.

Sliding books underneath the crack in the door will give the door a surface to sit on while you remove the pins.