Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.
													
																	How to adjust spring loaded hinges for doors. 
									
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
																	Remove the locking pin. 
																	A spring loaded hinge can be extremely useful for doors that need to remain closed. 
																	Adjusting a spring loaded hinge must be done with the door closed. 
																	If the self closing door to your garage isn t closing hard enough to latch properly or the door slams shut you can adjust the spring hinge tension with a hex wrench and pliers. 
															
													
									
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
																	Self closing hinges have springs inside of them that force a door closed so you don t have to worry about shutting it yourself. 
																	If your hinge has a tension pin inserted into the side of the hinge you need to pull the pin from the hinge with needle nose pliers. 
																	However if your door slams or doesn t latch properly as it closes you may need to use a couple of tools to loosen or tighten the spring tension. 
																	Installing adjusting and removing a spring loaded hinge are important skills to know. 
															
													
									
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
																	I ll bet that you never knew you could adjust a self closing door hing. 
																	Then add or release tension until you get the proper close rate photo 2.