How To Install New Garage Door Panels

Use shims to adjust the panel as needed.

How to install new garage door panels. How to install garage door springs overhead door. Drill pilot holes image 1 and secure the bar with screws. If you re installing a two car garage door place a reinforcing bar on the top panel to prevent the door from bowing in the center. Loosen the bolts holding the bottom panel to the center bracket and carefully remove the panel and replace with new panel.

Position the panel in the center of the doorway then hold a level over the panel to make sure it s level. To hold the level in place tape it to the section. Be sure the bar is centered on the panel. You ll also need to secure the springs that allow the door to move but once you do your garage will open and shut smoothly and safely.

Attach hinges to the top of each panel image 2. After removing the old door installing the new door is done by stacking the door panels one at a time and fitting the roller tracks around the panels wheels. Many new doors come with pilot holes drilled by the manufacturer. Begin installing your new door.

Have a friend help you pick up and move the heavy panel to the doorway. Part 1 removing the old door. The door must be level even if the floor isn t so use shims under the section to level it. The rubber gasket on the bottom section will fill the gaps created by an unlevel floor.