help removing operator cover

I have what looks like the 39-154 operator covers for my Anderson windows(installed in 1985) I thought removing the 2 screw and handle would allow me to "pop off" the cover. Is it attached to something else?

Thanks

I was having problems removing these covers, too (beyond age and paint). After damaging some window trim trying to get them off, I check around the internet and learned something helpful (that I should have noticed myself).

There is a small ridge inside the top of the covers, that fits into a little grove on the mechanism. So trying to pull/pop them off from either side of the top of the cover didn't work very well. For me, the trick was to work on popping them up & off from the top, directly behind the hole area for the crank (to pop that little ridge up and out of the groove). I used a small, 1 inch scraper that was a little flexible. Hope this helps.

I also checked the internet and learned that Anderson casement cover (7191-33) contains a ridge that must be lifted from a groove in the mechanism for removal. I used a small, blade screw driver inserted on either side of the ridge and gently twisted it until the ridge was out of the groove then pulled the cover away from the window. I filed off the ridge then spray painted the cover and new handle to match and reinstalled.

THANK YOU for pointing out this ridge!! I was on the verge of just breaking the damn thing off.

I also thank you for pointing out this ridge. It's virtually impossible to remove without denting the wood when using a small screwdriver, so I'll also be removing the ridge for easier future removal. THANKS

This was a great post. I realized there must have been something else holding the cover in place but hated to ruin a molding to find out. I used a paint can pry tool that paint stores give away. It is thin and has a curved lip which worked well. Thanks again. John

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