Pella Screen Latch mechanism

Question

Dear Sirs:
As you can see by the attached photos I need to replace a broken screen door latch from a Pella Screen door. Although in fact I have 5 broken latches that need replacing. I believe your part # 83-155 will work. My problem is how to get the latch mechanism off. My screens were installed in 1999 and I believe they are the Architecture series. I tried popping off the Pella seal to no avail, in fact I peeled off the whole appliqu

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Tom · Accepted Answer

Hello! To remove the handle from the door, you will first need to pop off the circular Pella logo on the inside handle. That actually obscured the single installation screw that holds it in. Once that screw is out, firmly pull the handle out of the door. You can also watch the video below, which features a different style handle but goes over the same basic method of removal.