I want to temporarily remove a self-closing door hinge (to install a dog door). Is there an easy way to do this without removing one half of the hinge from the door or jam (like removing the pins on standard hinges)? There are a couple of allen screws in the unit (one on top, one on the bottom of the barrel). I'm guessing that one or both of these will need to be removed to take the door off the hinges, but wanted to ask before taking it apart.

What you are referring to as allen screws is probably the tension adjustment. You stick a allen wrench down in the top and engage the mechanism inside. You turn counter clock wide to increase tension. You press down and let mechanism spring back to release tension. The hinge however does not separate like a regular hinge.

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Originally Posted by hkstroud

What you are referring to as allen screws is probably the tension adjustment. You stick a allen wrench down in the top and engage the mechanism inside. You turn counter clock wide to increase tension. You press down and let mechanism spring back to release tension. The hinge however does not seperate like a regular hinge.

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Thanks hkstroud. That's what I discovered upon turning the top allen head. I decided to just cut the hole with the door in place. A bit messy, but I didn't feel like removing the hinges from the jam (there are actually two on this door). Thanks also for confirming they don't come apart in any way.