Remove the threshold and doorjamb.
Removing single fixed panel french door.
Place the screwdriver beneath the threshold edge flat against the floor and pry the wood gently up taking care not to gouge the floor s surface.
After all glass has been removed you also need to remove the trim or molding from the pane.
Tuscany series door and fixed panel in vinyl.
Make sure you sand down enough of the door to keep it from sticking.
Double in swinging courtesy of marvin.
Remove the door from the hinges.
This involves cleaning the pane of any cracked or broken glass that is left.
Remove the threshold placed in front of the fixed sliding glass door panel.
Use a flat head screwdriver to remove the threshold from the floor.
Remove the door from its hinges by placing a screwdriver under the top lip of the hinge pin and tapping with a hammer to drive the pin out.
We never thought about both panels opening until you mention it now.
A fixed sidelight can suggest the look of a pair.
Insert the screwdriver into the hole and turn it counter clockwise as far as it will go to lift the rollers and lower the panel.
Slide the vent panel down the tracks near the center of the door opening.
Remove the broken glass from the french door.
Door types single in swinging courtesy of milgard.
Remove top and bottom interior stops insert a small pry bar between panel and sill stop.
If the jamb proves difficult use the reciprocating saw and the metal cutting blade to cut through the nails then pry the doorjamb off.
Remove any nails remaining in frame with a pliers.
We have french doors of which one panel opens and the other one is fixed.
Pop the cover off with a small flathead screwdriver.
Repeat procedure to head stop.
Support stationary panel at all times when removing head and sill stops.
We think the single fixed is fine for us.
Locate the screw cover on the vent panel s edge.
A one hinged panel is considered a french door.
Then remove the stationary bracket on the exposed end at the outside top of the door as well the lower small screw that attaches the bottom of the door to the sill.
First look on the inside of the stationary door for any clips attaching it to the wall jamb.
Discard head and sill stops.
Sand down the area that you marked with a sander and sandpaper.
An overhang helps keep rain out when the door opens inward.
Pry outwards until removed.
Make sure you label the pieces to ensure you can return them correctly later in the process.