Norcold fridge door latch

CJ7ole · 06-30-2010, 10:37 AM

I have the 2 door top/bottom fridge with the plastic pull down door latch which I forced one day and broke the little pin on the plastic slider latch. Of course I have to buy the whole latch assembly for about $60. Has anyone taken apart the door to replace the latch? It does not seem obvious. The left side trim piece snaps off, but the balance of the trim is a mystery. Help.

Model N842IM

Door is on page 3 of the attached parts list. http://www.thetford.com/LinkClick.as...d=498&mid=1318

**"007"** · 06-30-2010, 03:30 PM

Scroll to the bottom of this LINK of fridge to ART 01727 and you will see your latch which has some screws screwed into door frame.
Its a long download so be patient.

CJ7ole · 07-01-2010, 06:17 AM

007,

That helps, looks like the decorative panel slides out after removing the one retainer piece. That will give me access to the last screw. Thanks.

Not so long of a download when you have a 20 mbps connection at work.

CJ7ole · 07-12-2010, 05:58 PM

Got it! Ordered the new latch, about $60 delivered. Two screws on top behind the latch I could see and remove. The third screw which went in perpindicular to the other two was hidden behind a bubble in the interior door seal and was a 3 mm allen head screw. Trimmed a very small piece of the seal to reveal the screw. Didn't have to remove the door front.