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Old 7th Jan 2024, 18:08
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It would seem from his post that the bottom two bolts would also have to be missing to allow the roller pins to move down the guide tracks.

However, if they were, the lift springs would allow the door to be lifted - unless the top bolts were never fitted. So, never any top bolts and the loss of perhaps only one lower bolt. The most far-fetched scenario. But, those spring must be very strong - with all that implies.
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