How To Replace And Install A Garage Door

When it won t move at all you ll know it s in place 2 x research.

How to replace and install a garage door.

Remove the pin of the. Raise your old door. How to replace a garage door step 1. Use their jaws to secure the bottom of the door to the roller track then try to move the door.

You ll need to deal with the lifting mechanisms before you can remove the door 1 x research sourcestep 2 use locking pliers to lock the door in place. If your automatic opener doesn t have an automatic reversing system that includes photoelectric eyes replace it. Locking pliers are small handheld vice grips. If you re installing a two car garage door place a reinforcing bar on the top panel to prevent the door from bowing in the center.

Pick up 2 of them from the home improvement store. Measure the width of the door from the actual. Each door is different some need to be taken out when they are in the up position and some when they are in. Before purchasing a new garage door take some measurements.

Be sure the bar is centered on the panel. Begin installing your new door. Doors with openers also require two extra pieces of hardware that you ll see in photo 4. A support strut usually included in the door kit and an opener.