How to Replace a Blind Tilter
Time to replace the wand tilter on your window blinds? It's easy! Just follow the simple steps in the video above, or follow the instructions below.
Instructions for replacing the blind tilt for horizontal blinds:
- Remove blinds from the window.
- Remove the end stiffener from the end of the headrail where the tilt mechanism is located.
- Slide the tilt rod out to free tilt mechanism.
- Snap-out the tilt mechanism.
- Replace the tilt mechanism with the new one. Make sure the new tilt mechanism is fully seated in the control route/punch of the headrail.
- Slide the tilt rod back in through the new tilt mechanism.
- Replace the end stiffener.
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