Garage Door Extension Spring Replacement Instructions

Supplemental instructions extension spring installation this is a supplement to the residential garage door instructions referred to as the manual.

Garage door extension spring replacement instructions.

If you have an older opener you may need to remove a fuse or flip. A couple of carabiners can. Disengage the opener from the door. Tie the extension spring to the roller track then detach the cable from the bottom bracket with a pair of pliers.

Open the garage door completely and lock it in the open position. There are two types of garage door springs. It covers installation of extension springs step 14 of the manual. The doors with two springs are easy to replace.

Enlist the service of one or more friends or family members to help with this task as the door will be very heavy when the extension springs are not helping. Some garage door openers have a neutral position for the trolley disconnect. Instructions for replacing a single torsion spring for replacing garage door extension springs and for replacing wayne dalton torquemaster springs are linked to our diy instructions page above. For all other information and safety warnings concerning your garage door see the manual.

Unplug the power cord to your garage door opener. Get it right the first time. You ll also find a link for any other garage door parts you may need while repairing your door. When it comes to extension springs the purpose of the color coding system is to help the company performing your garage door service determine the lifting power of the springs.

Release the tension on side mounted extension springs by lifting the door and locking it in place on each side with a pair of locking pliers.