How to remove sliding doors to replace rollers?

[emheff]

Hello, looking to see if anyone has had a similar problem that they've found a solution for. 

We're trying to replace some spent rollers in our sliding glass doors original to the house (early 90s build). Unfortunately, even with the rollers fully adjusted up we don't get enough clearance over the lip of the frame to be able to remove the rolling door inwards. It looks as though the stationary door may need to be removed first in order to remove the sliding door outwards instead, however we haven't been able to find a way to do this either.

I've attached some photos to show the kind of door. Any help much appreciated! Thanks

Upper trackLower track with high lip insideLower trackOuter frame and doors

[pedrodeswift]

A version of Wunderlich sliding doors (wunderlich shown on the door handle) requires that the fixed panel be removed first. The pictures show how the fixed panel is secured. The second picture with the door shut shows the inside security screw (black arrow) holding the upper fixed panel bracket. The next picture shows the (green arrow) other screw holding the upper bracket. Next is the lower bracket (green arrow) holding screws. The fixed panel is slid towards the center and raised to clear the track and tilted out from the bottom. With the fixed panel removed the door can be removed by lifting and pulling the bottom out. The new roller units are not inserted into the door from the bottom but are slid in to the bottom rail from the end and to do this the bottom rail should be eased away from the glass slightly after removing the required screws. More details at www.poppasplace.auwunderlich sliding doorblack arrow remove screwgreen arrow remove screwremove green arrow screws

[EricL]

Hello @pedrodeswift 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's wonderful to have you join us.

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with the community in regards to the sliding doors. I'm sure the information will come in handy for those members who have run into a similar issue with their sliding doors.

Were keen to hear more about all your projects and plans around the house and garden. Please feel free to reach out whenever you need assistance or would like to share a project with the community.

Eric