Can't remove UPVC door - how to remove hinges ?

[Stuart McAllan]

I am trying to tighten the screws on the hinges of my PVC door and cant access them due to them being covered by the hinge. Assuming I would need to remove the pin so the door will come off (can't lift the door more than 2-3 inches due to ceiling), can't fathom out how to do this.

Any ideas please ?

Thanks

 

[crank39]

It would be easier to lift the door off obviously but if you can't then you'll have to come through the front way by prizing off the front cover plate on the hinges and unscrewing the swinging half of the hinge from the door, then you can slide it up off the hinge pin, lift the hinge pin out if it didn't aleady come out and then have access to the screws

One at a time though otherwise the door will end up on the floor and you'll need two to re hang it

 

[Stuart McAllan]

Thanks for the info crank39 - have tried to prize the plate away but it wraps all around the door hinge to the other side and doesn't seem to be budging ? Can see clearer on pics. Thanks.

 

[crank39]

Try knocking the cap to the left