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You’ll need to release the tension in the torsion spring before you begin working on the garage door. Start by clamping adjustable locking pliers onto the torsion spring shaft and wedging the pliers against the header wall above the door.

Insert a steel rod into one of the holes in the spring winding cone, which has four holes used for loosening and tightening. Hold tightly to the rod, and loosen the set screws holding the winding cone in place.

Use the steel rods to loosen the spring one-quarter turn at a time. Alternate the two rods, using one to hold the cone steady and the other to turn the cone after the first rod is removed. After the tension has been released, disconnect the existing garage door opener from the door.

Begin removing the door panels. Start at the top panel, and remove the hinges connected to the panel below. Be careful when dealing with glass. Disconnect the track by unscrewing or unbolting it from the doorframe. If you’re planning to replace your automatic door opener, remove the opener’s track from above and remove the opener.

Garage Door Installation. 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. Be sure the bar is centered on the panel. Drill pilot holes, and secure the bar with screws.

Attach hinges to the top of each panel. Many new doors come with pilot holes drilled by the manufacturer. Attach axle supports to the bottom of the bottom panel and to the top of the top panel.

Place the bottom panel into the door opening. Hold the panel upright by driving a nail into the wall next to the panel and bending it over to hold the panel in place. Make sure it’s level before attaching the next panel. Attach the next panel on top of the first one. Make sure the groove of the upper panel rests on the ridge of the lower panel. Repeat the process until all the panels are in place. The final panel should extend 1″ or so past the top of the door opening.

From inside the garage, secure the top half of each hinge to the panel above. Place the wheeled axles into the side hinges and the top and bottom axle support. Begin installing the track by attaching brackets to the vertical track pieces. Check your instruction manual to be sure you’re installing the brackets in the correct places.

After attaching the brackets, place them against the wall, and make sure the wheels lie properly on the track. Attach the door cable to the hook on the bottom panel axle support before attaching the bottom bracket to the wall.

Assemble the pieces to support the spring assembly, and attach them to the track. Check the instruction manual to make sure you’re installing the assembly in the correct place. Rest the curved portion of the track on the vertical piece you installed earlier, and attach the other end to the ceiling bracket. Use the same ceiling supports that were used with the old door.

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