portlight replacement

[crieders]

I bought a few replacements but could not get the latches off to replace. Whats the secret here?

[Ralph Masters]

Right in the middle of the latch you'll see a round circle, a bit smaller then the latch it's self.  The is the cover for the nut that holds the latch on.  Use the sharp end of a small pocket knife to CAREFULLY pry that out, a little at a time all around it, you'll need it to reinstall on the latch.  With a small socket/nut driver unscrew the nut and remove the latch.  Mentally or physically mark left and right on the latches for reinstalling on the correct side.

Ralph

Ciao Bella

[Ken Juul]

Or just take the latches off one at a time.

[crieders]

How do you pry with a knife without leaving marks? Very carefully, I know... any other way?

[Ken Juul]

The plugs usually aren't that hard to remove.  Might want to try a small screwdriver instead so you have a flat surface rather than a point.