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How to inspect and repair Trailcore door latch issues
How to assess, inspect and repair or replace misaligned and damage latch components
How to assess, inspect and repair or replace misaligned and damage latch components
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Trailcore doors should freely unlatch from both sides simultaneously - pull handle and hold, both sides should unlatch freely

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<p>Latches use a 2-stage catch mounted to the body</p><ul><li><p>Stage 1 - safety position</p></li><li><p>Stage 2 - correct latch position</p></li></ul><p></p>

Latches use a 2-stage catch mounted to the body

  • Stage 1 - safety position

  • Stage 2 - correct latch position

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<p>Stage 2 - fully engaged latch to catch</p>

Stage 2 - fully engaged latch to catch

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<p>Stage 1 - Safety position, review if door able to fully latch to stage 2</p><blockquote><p>Adjustment required to ensure stage 2 position can be engaged</p></blockquote><p></p>

Stage 1 - Safety position, review if door able to fully latch to stage 2

Adjustment required to ensure stage 2 position can be engaged

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<blockquote><p>No latch engagement - Action required to resolve latch issues</p></blockquote><p></p>

No latch engagement - Action required to resolve latch issues

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<p>Catch should be perpendicular to the body </p>

Catch should be perpendicular to the body

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<p>Significant catch misalignment will cause poor latching or grabbing of components, making door feel sticky</p><blockquote><p>Adjustment required</p></blockquote><p></p>

Significant catch misalignment will cause poor latching or grabbing of components, making door feel sticky

Adjustment required

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<blockquote><p>Significance pitch damage present recommend replacement</p><p><strong>PRT-005923-01</strong></p></blockquote><p></p>

Significance pitch damage present recommend replacement

PRT-005923-01

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Use hammer to straighten.

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Use spanner to bend out evenly.