Whether the sliding panel is backwards or on the wrong track a savvy burglar may be able to force the door upward and remove it possibly making illegal entry quite uncomplicated.
Sliding door installation backwards.
If you re not comfortable lifting that much on your own ask a friend to help you with the door removal and installation process.
Newer door models have tracks and frames that come prefabricated for easier installation.
Lift it straight up out of the running track and pull the door backwards out of the frame.
The doors are heavy so should be removed one at a time.
The best way to secure a backwards sliding door is to have it reversed or replaced and then properly secured.
If you are installing a new door the installation instructions merely need to be reversed to accomplish the change from a right sliding door to a left sliding door.
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