How to replace the rollers of a sliding patio glass door

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  • OVERALL DIFFICULTY INDEX: 4/10
  • IF YOU HAVE NO TOOLS, YOU PAY $5 TO GET THEM FOR THIS JOB
  • IF YOU HAVE NO EXPERIENCE YOU SPEND 1 HOUR TO CARRY OUT THIS JOB
  • RISK OF INJURY FROM HEAVY LOAD LIFTING, FALLING HEAVY OBJECT.
BEFORE YOU START
All you need is a screwdriver but be very careful when lifting the door. It is heavy and big enough to let you fall along with it! This is very dangerous to you and the persons around you. Keep the kids away.
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Door wheels (rollers) replacement pictorial

1- Open the door in a manner to grab it  with one hand on each side. 
2- Lift it up, enough to let it come out towards you.
3- Safely put it down to free it from the upper rail.
4- The door is now completely free. Be careful not to drop it!
5- Lay it down on some furniture.
​6- You can see the corroded and damaged wheel.
7- Get new identical rollers.
   
8- Unscrew the old rollers. Use WD-40 to free them easily.
9- Replace all screws with new ones. Do not be tempted to fit back the old ones. 
10- Fix the new roller.
11- The job is done. Be careful when returning the door to its place. 
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