Dismantling chrome window latches

[MagicWandWoody]

Just acquired some chrome window latches which make up a partial set (plus a duplicate, as the pic shows).
Dismantling the one on the right for cleaning is easy.
The one on the left, though... how's that taken apart? Or isn't it?

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[Peter Laidler]

Too greasy to see clearly but it LOOKS as though it's rivetted together

[steve1071]

The metal surrounding the washer that the pin passes through is peened over to hold it in place. Knock it back, hold the catch carefully in a vice and whilst pushing the button in get a small screwdriver to lever out the little washer. Watch for the springs flying around though….

[timmy201]

The pin on the left one looks like it’s worn/broken and may not have enough length left to lock well

I use a similar method to Steve - hold the button closed with a cable tie or in the vice, remove the peened edges and then you can get a pick or small screwdriver through the washer and lever it out

If you don’t need to disassemble it to replace a part, you can also soak it in a tub of degreaser (or your favourite alternative) and then cycle the button to clean it out. You can spray in some grease once it’s clean and dry