Window part that holds window when snapping window back in

Quick Learner from Wilmington nc

Jan 18, 2019 11:52 am

This picture of the small 1 1/2 part that is in the the track . The piece that hold the part is broken and the part falls to the bottom of the track. The window will fall without resistance. Attached to it is a length of metaltjat sits in the track.

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Bob from SWISCO

Jan 18, 2019 12:18 pm

Thanks for posting. Take a look at our 15-177 Coil Balance Shoe. Compare with your old part and see what you think.

Quick Learner from Wilmington nc

Jan 22, 2019 3:30 pm

The pivot shoe is attached to a piece of metal that's coiled in a small plastic part in the center of the channel more sway from very top and very bottom of window. When I removed the screw on the small part the part shot down to the pivot shoe. I then realized that plastic part contained the coil . It scared the shit out of me. The slot that is in the pivot shoe is a tightening screw using it? Turn left to lock in place?

Tom from SWISCO

Jan 23, 2019 9:10 am

Yes, the small part is the coil balance retainer. That's what keeps the coil balance in place, so it makes sense that it shot down. The balance spring should attach to the pivot shoe with a screw, yes. I recommend watching the video below, that should elucidate the proper replacement procedure.