You can use a hammer to remove the hinge pins after removing the cover plate but you will also need to be careful to avoid damaging the trim.
How to remove self closing door hinge pin.
Installing adjusting and removing a spring loaded hinge are important skills to know.
But installation and removal can be tricky and the hinge must be at the right tension in order to be both useful and safe.
Remove the locking pin.
Start by removing the locking pin photo 1.
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.
Use small taps on with the hammer to remove the hinge pins.