How to remove external door hinge?

[Samc2000]

Hey Bunnings community! I'm working on a project to replace this external door within my garage: 

In order to do this, I need to remove the hinge pin, but the pin has this design:

What would be the best method to remove this hinge pin? 

Please note that this door has been around since 2009-2010, and may therefore have a rusted hinge pin as well. 

[EricL]

Hello @Samc2000 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us, and thanks for sharing your question about removing your door hinge.

If you are tapping the hinge pin from the bottom, I propose spraying the hinge with WD40 while tapping it with a hammer. This is to allow the WD40 to penetrate into the rusted gaps of the hinge set. Once the hinge is fully soaked you can then give the hinge pin a go and see if it will come out of the assembly. If it is still stuck, I suggest getting a paper towel and spraying it with WD40 and hanging it on the hinge to soak. After 30 minutes make another attempt at removing the hinge pin.

Can you please tell us a little bit more about the hinge set. Is it welded on to the metal door frame or is it just screwed into place? 

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[Samc2000]

Hi Eric! Thanks for the tip. 

The hinge set is like other external door hinges and is screwed into place in the door frame. The screws are removable but likely require an automatic screwdriver bit on a drill to remove as I have attempted to unscrew them manually and have been unsuccessful. 

[EricL]

Hello @Samc2000 

Should you decide to invest in a cordless drill I suggest using DeWALT FLEXTORQ 57mm PH2 Screwdriver Bit DWAF2PH2IR3. These bits have hardened tips and last much longer than the ordinary generic bits. 

If you need further assistance, please let us know

Eric