[encantotom]

i have taken mine totally out and repaired that same latch. i also remade the wood slide out of oak instead of the pine newell used.

i did not have to take the couch out.

at least on mine....

if i remember right. i had to take the long overhead valence off first. then move the slide in far enough to get at the back of that front covered panel. there are a bunch of screws that are through a metal plate. take all of those out.

then...i got underneath the couch through the drawer area. there were screws holding that panel onto the wall. and maybe a few bolts...its been a long time

eventually you can slide it out.

but as we all know, no two newells are the same

it is always and adventure

tom