Pry Open Garage Door

Close the door first then pull the release handle toward the opener to reconnect it.

Pry open garage door. When the first roller is lined up with the part of the track you pried open hold the garage door in place with your non dominant hand. How to open a garage door manually from the inside unlock the door. Locate the emergency. Find the emergency release cord.

Pull up on the pry bars to allow you and your helper to grab the door underneath with your hands. It will align itself in normal operation. You don t have to worry about where the trolley connects along the drive track. Pull the garage door down so the roller lines up with the track you pried open.

Insert each pry bar under the corner of the door between the door and the floor. Clean away excess moisture on the garage floor. Find any locks or latches near the outside of the garage door and make sure they re open so they. Work slowly so you don t lose control of the door as you pull it down.

Once you have the door opening and closing again you can re engage the automatic opener. This should be done slowly to not strain your backs or pull a muscle since the garage door is very heavy. Step 3 lift the door up together maintaining an equal balance until the door is fully open. Once you have gotten your hands under the door you need to both lift it up in unison.