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"He still did it wrong! With the door closed remove the tension from
the
springs first. Then disassemble the door, starting with the top panel.
assemble in reverse order! "
Greg


And how is one supposed to remove the tension from the springs with the
door closed? The standard way is to raise the door which takes most of
the tension of the springs, use some channel locks in the tracks to
make sure it stays there, then remove the springs. After that, with
someone helping you, remove the channel locks and you can slowly lower
the door, which can be a couple hundred pounds, depending on type and
size.


If you are by yourself, use a rope and pulley to release the springs if they
are pull springs mounted beside the rack. I have used nylon motorcycle tie
down straps to help remove the springs too. Safer than trying to lower a
heavy door by yourself.
Depending on what springs you have opening the door , removing the springs
then lowering the door for disassembly is reasonable. With the pull springs
mounted on the sides of the track, opening the door first would work.
Torsion springs mounted above the door generally you will need to release
tension first as there is no room to release the springs because the door is
in the way!

The OP did not remove the springs until he darned near got killed by one
because he removed the bracket with full spring tension on it!
Greg