Date:         Mon, 1 Jan 2007 19:00:40 -0500
Reply-To:     Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>
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From:         Mike S <mikes@FLATSURFACE.COM>
Subject:      Re: sliding window latch loose
Comments: To: Jonathan Chasteen <chasteenjusn@YAHOO.COM>
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There is a hole on the bottom of the latch. Inside that hole is a
slotted screw which needs to be removed. The angle is such that a
regular screwdriver won't work. I used a 1/4" screwdriver insert bit
(like this: http://www.screwfix.com/sfd/i/cat/70/p1671070_m.jpg ), held
in place by hand, and turned it with a pair of pliers. After you get it
loose, you may be able to turn the bit by hand. The whole screw has to
come out, then the moving part of the latch will come off. There are a
couple of phillips head screws holding the remaining two pieces to the
glass. I took mine apart, cleaned the glass, and used Lexel (
http://www.sashcosealants.com/home_improvement/products/lexel.shtml )
sealant to seal/glue the outside piece to the window. I also used a bit
of synthetic grease to lubricate the sliding parts. It's a 1/2 hour
project to do both sides.


At 06:13 PM 1/1/2007, Jonathan Chasteen wrote...
>my sliding window latch is evtremely loose and wont allow the window
>to latch in place. this looseness also allows water in. i cant find in
>the bently how to take it apart and fix it. does anyone know how?
>   thanks
>   jonathan
>
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