Removing One Sliding Door

Replacing the entire panel is often an easier task than replacing the glass pane contained within the panel.

Removing one sliding door.

Then use your screwdriver to unscrew the head stop located at the top of the door frame. Step 1 unscrew the interior casing or trim since sliding doors are generally heavy with a considerable width of six to eight feet you might need to ask for help from a friend when lifting it out. Remove the screw or screws with a philips screwdriver or cordless drill. To remove an andersen stationary patio door you must first remove the sliding door as in the previous step and get a helper.

Pull the door up until you can see the bottom wheels on either side. Removing a fixed sliding glass door panel is primarily done for one of two reasons. Located at the bottom of the stationary door is a screw or screws that secure the door to the bottom sill. Slip a flathead screwdriver under the wheels and push them upwards as you lift.

The most common reason is damage to the glass. The fixed door usually has a threshold which may need to be removed. Removing a sliding patio door is only moderately challenging but by using the tools and steps below you can remove one with little difficulty. 3 removing the stationary door the stationary door is the one usually behind the sliding door when viewed from inside.