There is a clip that holds the window crank on. The window crank itself has two slots in it and the clip goes down into these slots and holds it in place. You can use a screwdiver and push one side of the clip but, I prefer a small curved pick to hook the clip and pull it out. I am attatching a picture of the clip. Highlight and copy the link below and open a new browser page and paste the link and the picture will come up