Insert the short end of an allen key into the hex port at the upper end of the barrel.
Remove door hinge spring loaded.
Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.
You will need a pair of pliers a hex wrench and a screwdriver.
It generally looks like a small round cap or cover near the top or bottom of the hinge pin.
You can then remove the hex wrench and allow the spring to naturally unwind.
Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2.
To remove a spring hinge is only the best fit when the door is closed.
Step 1 open the hinge.
Apply clockwise pressure on the long end of the key and pull out the locking pin at the upper side of the barrel with.
To loosen first close the door.
Shows to remove the hinges from the a self closing door.
Release the spring pressure and test the closure of the door.
If your hinge has a tension pin inserted into the side of the hinge you need to pull the pin from the hinge with needle nose.
In order to find the screws that hold the hinge onto the door and the spring loaded device you ll need to remove this cover plate.
Disable the spring in increments with the door closed.
Then remove the pin using pliers.
Most spring loaded door hinges have a cover plate that hides the mechanism and the hardware.
Use a hex wrench to open the spring and view the tension pin.
Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed.
I now use my spring loaded nail set to do the job with perfect results.
Step 2 look for tension adjuster.
Using a hex wrench open the spring so you can see the tension pin.
Rotate the locking pin to remove and replace the pin one hole further away from the door.
A spring loaded hinge should only be removed when the door is closed to avoid it slamming.
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.
Afterward use the pliers to eject the tension pin.
In some spring loaded door hinges there is a tension adjustment device.
How to disable spring door hinges.
It takes about three shots and the pin is out.
Shows to remove the hinges from the a self closing door.