How To Replace Genie Garage Door Opener Carriage

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How to replace genie garage door opener carriage. Works with genie models. Loosen the screw holding the genie garage door opener s closed limit switch using a no. Work from a stepladder and unplug the power cord on the opener from the electrical. Shop these popular genuine genie replacement screw drive belt drive and chain drive carriages to match the right one to your model.

8 hex screwdriver to turn the screw counterclockwise. If the motor on your garage door opener is running the screw drive is turning but the door is not operating it may be time to replace the carriage. Pull down on the release cord for the carriage to disengage the carriage from the drive mechanism in the rail. That is why genie s legacy screw drive garage door openers were made with a carriage assembly that is easy to replace to protect the heavy duty rail system if there is an issue with the door if the screw drive lubrication isn t maintained or if there are installation issues.

Lift the closed limit switch off the door opener s rail and set the switch aside. Step 6 pry the cotter pin from its hole in the clevis pin using needle nose pliers for leverage. Close the garage door by pulling down the release cord on the carriage to disconnect it from the screw drive rod. Also sometimes called the trolley or traveler these carriages are quick and easy replacement parts.