How to take off manual window crank

Take out the screen and crank the window open until the plastic guide bushing aligns with the guide track notch Photo 2. Next, look for trim mounting screws inside the screen track. Unscrew them to remove the casement cover and access the crank innards Photo 4. Slide a stiff putty knife between the window jamb and casement cover. Close the window and lock it until the new crank arrives. Compare the new operator with the old, making sure they match. Your email address will not be published.

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Home Learn. How do I remove an old window crank? Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. Cotton Rag Method 1. Try to work the rag in between the crank and the door panel. Re-Installing the Window Crank 1. Snap the clip on the crank handle. Push the handle back onto the shaft. Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus.

Lift and remove the trim cover. Remove the mounting screws holding the crank mechanism in place with a screwdriver, then lift the entire mechanism off of the window sill.

Loosen the screws that hold the guide track to the bottom of the casement window, and pull the track off of the window. Pull the casement window closed with your hand, and lock the window using the locking mechanism on the side of the window frame. Chris Baylor has been writing about various topics, focusing primarily on woodworking, since By Chris Baylor. Related Articles.