Miller "California" Sliding door

A quick learner from Pittsburgh says:

date: 09-13-09

I have a Miller "California" aluminum door which needs new rollers. I need to get the stationary panel out in order to remove the sliding panel. I can see where there is room to lift the stationary panel out but I have no idea how to remove it. I don't see any screws holding the panel in place anywhere??? It looks like there is a removable metal piece along the bottom, however it seems as is it runs the entire length of the patio door under the stationary panel as well. Also there is an insulator strip with a 'lip' which keeps the stationary door from being lifted at the center. It's between the two door panels at the center and is screwed into the stationary panel. I can't get to the screws due to the sliding panel being in the way! Any thoughts?

date: 09-16-09

First, try to get a long blade screw driver, this might get you into the spot you need to remove the bracket. If this does not work try removing the rear stationary door brackets. These are located on the inside of the stationary door on the rear jamb of the main frame of the patio door. After removing the brackets try sliding or walking the stationary door past the sliding door to get a better access to the interlocking bracket that you are having trouble reaching.

The 81-009 roller is for the new style Miller sliding doors. The older style Miller door rollers were held in with a pin that went through the sliding door frame and into the roller to hold it in place. No problem adapting the new style roller assembly to work, just lay out the old roller on top of the new roller and line up the hole. Mark the hole placement on the new roller and drill the same size hole to match, you will not know until you remove your existing door and take out the old roller. Remember, wear safety glasses when performing this type of work.

A quick learner from Pittsburgh says:

date: 09-16-09

Thanks for the response Paul,

The whole problem is that there is a piece of square aluminum trim covering (I assume, since I can't get under it) the rear stationary panel brackets. It's installed in such a manner so its removal is blocked by the top and bottom rails (I.E. the upper and lower jambs are in between the end jambs). The only way I see to remove the trim to get to the brackets is to cut it, thus destroying it. I must be missing something because the door went together somehow! Anyway, I appreciate your time and if you're at a loss at this point I certainly understand. I'm trying to find a parts illustration of this door so I can be sure that cutting the trim piece is my only option. It's a good door and I'd hate to go hacking at it. Thanks again for your time, and I'll be sure to buy the parts from you once I'm able to get at them :)