by Barry and Cindy 1997 U270 36′
To remove latch:
1) Loosen lower half of vinyl door trim
2) Remove latch hold down single nut & bracket
3) Remove two bolts holding aluminum side bracket
4) Note position, then pull off the key-lock linkage
5) Pull outdoor lock linkage
6) Pull latch out from outside of the door, starting from the side toward the center of the door
7) Reverse to install a latch
Lock Apart
Lock repaired close
Lock repaired top
Lock with bracket
Our problem was that the lower handle pivot pin slipped out of handle and the pin was found in the bottom of the door.
And rivet holding small metal swivel was too loose and allowed small metal swivel to slip out of handle.
Our repair was to drill out the pivot pin hole and install a small head bolt and nut.
Using strong vice grips, squeeze loose rivet to peen it tighter.
Had to grind away one end of latch hold down bracket to fit over the new bolt head.