They slide out the ends quite easily - need to take the curtains down and remove the end stops.
Some runners snap out without having to mess around with the curtains and end stops - just turn them to be in line with the rail and pull them out of the slot.
Go to the shop and buy replacements first - the packet sometimes has instructions and the staff may well be able to demonstrate how to do it.
Peccavi
March 2009
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