Remove the end cover cap located on the nose of the hinge that is fixed to the opening part of your door.
Removing upvc door flag hinges.
Open your front door and view your flag hinge from the inside.
The flag hinge provides great security and maximum ease of use whilst still been able to take a heavy work load.
You might need to remove caps on the top and bottom of the hinge to access the door height and compression screws.
There is a security plate preventing access to the hinge.
The flag hinge is probally the most common type of hinge used on upvc doors.
Then pop the cap with a flat head screwdriver.
You will need to remove the cover plate as it is holding the cover in place.
On a flag hinge the lateral adjustment screw might be hidden behind the plastic cap over the hinge.
The screws are masked by the hinge.
You will find an extensive range of types and sizes that should help you to repair a broken upvc door hinge.
North lanarkshire member since 23 jan 2014 2 jobs 100 positive feedback hi most upvc doors work on a system that allows the door to be lifted off the hinges.
Upvc door flag hinges.
The screws fixing the flag hinges of the upvc externally opening door to the conservatory frame have worked loose.
To remove this loosen the two phillips screws on the inside of the hinge.
This slides up and down to remove but there is some obstruction.
Insert the 5mm allen key and adjust the desired position.