Remove offside barn door but leave the hinge

[TK-421]

Does anyone have any experience of removing the offside barn door without removing the hinge?

I found this guide which has been a great insight but the door is removed at the hinge.

I have a wheel carrier which I need to attach to the hinges, this has proven problematic so far so I think taking the door off is the way to go.

Any pointers appreciated.

 

[Andysmee]

I'm not sure I understand... how else could you remove a door without disconnecting at the hinge? Do you mean remove the door from the hinge hanger, as it were?

 

[TK-421]

I'm not sure I understand... how else could you remove a door without disconnecting at the hinge? Do you mean remove the door from the hinge hanger, as it were?

Yes I think so. Behind the plastic covers on the inside of the door near the hinges are some bolts.

I think undoing those will release the door from the hinge. Leaving the hinge attached to the van.

 

[TK-421]

Just went with it. Took 3 pairs of hands but piece of cake.

 

[superquadro]

You can remove the door from the hinge, remove the plastic caps and the conduit sheaths, then you have 8 nuts to unscrew with a long socket.
Two up and down.
Be careful the door is heavy, and remember to remove the electrical harness before .

 

[TK-421]

Volkstrek spare wheel carrier fitted.