Remove Self Closing Door Hinge Pin

Force the pin up from the door hinge.

Remove self closing door hinge pin.

Taking a hammer and your nail punch gently ram the pin upwards. 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. Release the spring pressure and test the closure of the door.

Shows to remove the hinges from the a self closing door. Then remove the pin using pliers. Using a hex wrench open the spring so you can see the tension pin. Put the flat end of the nail against the pin and tap it up with the hammer.

Rotate the locking pin to remove and replace the pin one hole further away from the door. Use small taps on with the hammer to remove the hinge pins. Continue to tap it up gradually increasing the force until the pin is finally lodged upwards. Use a pliers to remove the plate covering the hinges in order to easily remove the screws holding the hinges on the door.

The best way to remove door hinge pin with a bottom cap. To loosen first close 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.