How do you replace these partition door latches?

Professional from Edwards AFB
How do you actually replace the 10-554 on the door??
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Paul
Paul from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

Hello! Please review the installation diagram below. This should help you determine how to use the 10-554 partition door latch to repair your door.

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Quick Learner
Is there a trick to getting the old outer cover off?? Or just bang the heck out of it??
Paul
Paul from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

I'm sorry to say that I've never personally worked with lavatory partition hardware, so I can't give more specific instructions. My only advice would be to be careful you do not damage the frame during the removal of the old door latch. 

If I ever find out more information on how to remove the old door latch from other contractors I work with, I will relate them to you as best as I can. Otherwise please let me know if you come across a solution yourself, I'd love to know!

Landlord
you need to drill the old one out.
Quick Learner from Keene Texas
Just removed one. Since you are replacing it, breaking it shouldn't be an issue. You will need a hammer, vise grips, and a slot screwdriver.

Take your visegrips and twist off the inside knob. This will allow you to push the latch all the way out, giving you access to the inside of the unit. With the latch out, put your screwdriver into the outside indicator opening, with the handle out towards the extended latch, pry the outer plate, so that the side closest to the hinge, is off the door surface about an 1/16". Now, from the inside, use your screwdriver and hammer to punch, using the indicator opening again as your punch point, hit it and it should come out. Mine did, but your results may vary.
Tom
Tom from SWISCO
SWISCO
Expert

That's great advice! Thanks so much for the tip. I hope this will help others struggling with this project.

Handy Person from Houston, TX
Yes! Just removed two and replaced two. It's really a two person job, but I followed the Quick Learner from Keene, TX's advise and it worked!
Professional from Utah
Drill a hole just above the "Occupied/Unoccupied" indicator window (outside of the door). That will remove one of the tabs that locks it in, and it should pop right out.
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