Step 2 drill out the rivets.
How to repair rv awning spring.
As you are cleaning go slowly because you don t want to damage the awning more.
This helps hold everything in place.
Make sure to wipe the backside too.
With the help of a cleaner wipe all the dirt mold and mildew away.
To release the tension from the spring allow the spring to unwind slowly by easing the pressure of your hand on top of it.
Step 1 extend awning slightly.
Step 1 prepare to re insert the cotter pin.
Step 2 lock spring tension.
Extend both awning rafter arms and lock them into place and tighten the hand screws.
When you release the tension in the spring the cotter pin that is inserted in the holes in the awning arms are removed.
Pulling will increase the tear or a hole.
I wish to stress again that when attempting rv awning repair the spring pressure must be controlled at all times.
Release the travel locks on the awning arms and release the cam lock if it still holds at all.
Pin the opposite awning spring with a cotter pin.
Insert a cotter pin through the inner shaft at the end tube to lock the spring.
Roll the awning all the way out to full extension.