how do you remove the broken pivot bar

Home Owner from Westbrook, Ct.

Jun 30, 2009 10:22 am

Do you know how to remove a broken pivot bar that broke off while still in the window? Any suggestions on how to remove the piece left in the window Thanks

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Home Owner from westbrook, ct.

Jul 2, 2009 7:28 am

It broke off at the screw hole closest to the head of the pivot bar and the rest of the bar is stuck inside of the window.

Dave Sr. from SWISCO

Jul 2, 2009 7:58 am

Without actually seeing the window it's hard to figure out the problem, however what I would try is to remove the screws and try to shake out the broken pivot bar or possibly try to grab it with a needle nose or long nose pliers.

Quick Learner from Virginia

Aug 29, 2020 11:27 pm

I just had to replace two of them in the same window. Since they was older windows the bar that was broke was stuck, so i took a small nail and stuck it in the screw hole, and gave it a few taps with a hammer. It loosened it up enough that i could use something to press against the bar and move it enough to get a hold of it with some pliers. it came out easy enough