How to Replace the Cam Latch on a Coleman Steel Cooler

If the lid on your cooler won't lock closed anymore, you probably need a new cam latch. The cam latch mounts to the cooler chest and locks the lid closed. After years of use, the latch can become loose (or the rivet that holds the latch together can pop out). The cam latch kit includes the latch and two new mounting screws.

Let's get started.

REMOVING THE CAM LATCH   1. Remove the cam latch.

a. Rotate the cam latch lever until the mounting screws are visible.

b. Remove the two screws securing the cam latch to the cooler chest.

c. Remove the cam latch.

INSTALLING THE NEW CAM LATCH

  2. Install the cam latch.

a. Open the lid.

b. Align and install the new cam latch.

c. Secure the new cam latch to the cooler chest with the new screws.