How To Replace A Broken Window Wand Tilt Mechanism Repair Guide

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                          10 - 30 minutes

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Wand Tilt Mechanism
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Introduction

The price of a new window blind typically ranges from $80-$400. Whereas, just replacing the tilt wand mechanism is $10. Not only are you saving money, but you will greatly decrease the amount of waste going to the landfill.

Step 1

              Wand Tilt Mechanism

Lift up the wand sleeve with your fingers to clear access for the wand to slide out.
Once the sleeve is pushed up, rotate the wand horizontally to unhook it from the tilt mechanism.

Lift up the wand sleeve with your fingers to clear access for the wand to slide out.

Once the sleeve is pushed up, rotate the wand horizontally to unhook it from the tilt mechanism.

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Step 2

Lift the header board off the window shade by gently prying up and away from the window blind.

Lift the header board off the window shade by gently prying up and away from the window blind.

Step 3

Unhook the end clips on the window blind by pulling with your fingers toward yourself in an upward motion.

Unhook the end clips on the window blind by pulling with your fingers toward yourself in an upward motion.

Step 4

Remove the window blind by pulling it away from the brackets.

Remove the window blind by pulling it away from the brackets.

Step 5

Slide the end cap off the header to allow for more access.
Lift the center rod in an upward motion to unlock it from the header.

Slide the end cap off the header to allow for more access.

Lift the center rod in an upward motion to unlock it from the header.

Step 6

Remove the tilt wand mechanism by sliding it off the center rod.

Remove the tilt wand mechanism by sliding it off the center rod.

Step 7

Install the new tilt wand mechanism by sliding it on the center rod.
Once slid into position, reinsert the center rod by pushing down on the assembly.

Install the new tilt wand mechanism by sliding it on the center rod.

Once slid into position, reinsert the center rod by pushing down on the assembly.

Step 8

Visually inspect alignment, fitment, and proper function of the newly installed tilt wand mechanism.
Insure the clip is securely held in place.

Visually inspect alignment, fitment, and proper function of the newly installed tilt wand mechanism.

Insure the clip is securely held in place.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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