How to replace door latch

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You don’t say what year your Cadavalier is but construction has been pretty consistent for a while now. Usually, the rods go through a plastic coupler that then clips over the rod to hold it in place. It will be fairly obvious once you see it. The hazard is, if they are really cold, you run the risk of breaking them so be careful there. It doesn’t make much sense to replace the latch if you leave the hinge alone. Two people make the door manageable but I’ve done them alone with some creative thinking along the lines of the ancient Egyptians. Prop the door up using stuff under it. Remove the hinge and slide the door away to replace the hinge. Then slide it back into position. No need to lift it away or to drop it to the ground. 2x4s screwed together in a strategic shape will work…