Remove Self Closing Door Hinge Pin

Release the spring pressure and test the closure of the door.

Remove self closing door hinge pin.

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. Using a hex wrench open the spring so you can see the tension pin. You can then remove the hex wrench and allow the spring to naturally unwind.

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

Then remove the pin using pliers. Taking a hammer and your nail punch gently ram the pin upwards. Shows to remove the hinges from the a self closing door. Put the flat end of the nail against the pin and tap it up with the hammer.

Continue to tap it up gradually increasing the force until the pin is finally lodged upwards. Force the pin up from the door hinge. A spring loaded hinge should only be removed when the door is closed to avoid it slamming.