Broken latch Pella sliding screen door

Handy Person from Walnut Creek ca
The outside thumb latch broke, and I'm trying to identify the part on your Webb website. Mine does not look like anything that you have. The pictures show inside Handel to remove, once removed I Don't know how to access the latch. No screws on the jam side to open up and it seems to be spring loaded. I'm afraid if I take it apart, won't be able to put it back. You
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Jasmine
Jasmine from SWISCO
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Hey there,

Thanks for reaching out! Your Pella screen handle reminds me of the 83-123 Pella Interior Screen Door Handle XO. To confirm that this is the right replacement for your existing screen handle carefully review and compare the dimensions below.

To remove it, you will need to pop the Pella emblem from the front of the handle. Removing this will allow you to remove the handle from the screen.

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Handy Person from Walnut Creek ca
Thank you for the response. I did remove the Pella emblem along with the handle. And yes it does look like your pic. My problem is how does that mechanism pull out? I've tried to pull it push it and it's spring loaded. I'm afraid if I do pull it out, I would release a spring loaded mechanism. The pic does not show the release lever that goes from the jam to the other side that's what broke
Jasmine
Jasmine from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

It sounds like you might be referring to the 83-115 Pella latch. Yours would likely be used along with the 83-119 Pella Screen Protector. 

Take a look at the 'How to Replace a Pella Sliding Screen Door Latch' video below. It shows a detailed demonstration on to replace this hardware. Your hardware is a bit different than what is shown in the video but the process should still be the same.

Handy Person from Walnut Creek ca
is the latch spring loaded, it does look like the 83-119. will the spring be released when i remove the latch?
Jasmine
Jasmine from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

There may be a tension pin inside the door. If this part is bent and the latch is "floppy", a screwdriver can be used to gently bend the pin back in place to help regain the tension.

The video gives the best demonstration how the parts are moved and installed. The pin should not shoot out of the door.

I hope this helps!

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