Removing a take out clip

A quick learner from wisconsin says:
how do you remove broken takeout clips????? both side broke off. is it possible to install a screw into balance,instead of clip?
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Paul from SWISCO responded:
Thanks for posting. I believe a 16-002 take out clip cannot be removed without breaking it. A screw can be used as a temporary measure, yes, though you will need to remove it so that the window can operate normally, otherwise the balance will catch on it every time you open it.
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