How to free up fresh air vent door?

Thanks for the replies everyone. I was able to get the latch freed up by tapping on the handle with a hammer and working WD-40 into it. I ended up grinding of the hinge-to-box rivets with a dremel and once I had it off the box I was able to get the hinge freed up as well. I think I’ll still buy me some evaporust and soak the door and hinge assembly before I rivet it back on the box.

That is great news.

One tip on the reinstall, would be to add snug fitting washers to the rivet shaft, on the inside of the housing. This will avoid pull-through and insure a strong lasting attachment.