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Old 11-05-2008, 04:56 AM   #1
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Carefree window awning strap replacement

What is the easiest way to replace a broken hold down strap on a Carefree window awning WITHOUT releasing the spring tension or removing the fixture from the Monty? There doesn't seem to be any way to remove the old without making the slot wider at one end or the other- Your input greatly appreciated and the outcome will be posted- Thanx in advance!!!! Don
 
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Old 11-05-2008, 02:59 PM   #2
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I bit the bullet and drilled the groove out to a size compatible to the new strap base - then I used a rattail file to elongate the drilled out area- I was then able to remove the remnants of the broken strap and insert the new strap- Mission accomplished- Don
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Nice work...necessity the mother of invention. Did you put a screw in the opening or just left it as is?
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Did not do any thing to opening as it is a tight fit to remove or insert strap base- Hardest part of job was to tie awning in the open position so I could work on it- Thanks for your kind words- Don
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