Awning fastener

[Bobby Peterson]

Hey guys I have an awning that got an arm bent from a storm,i bought the new assembly and cant figure put how to remove these fasteners,Any help would be wonderful.

 

[Mark_K5LXP]

It's called a push nut. There's no way to "unfasten" it. Use a diagonal wire cutter or abrasive wheel to cut through the outer edge and twist it off. Then use what you have there to source replacements.

Mark B.
Albuquerque, NM

 

[Boat Bum]

I was gonna say that looks like a one and done fastener.

 

[Bobby Peterson]

It's called a push nut. There's no way to "unfasten" it. Use a diagonal wire cutter or abrasive wheel to cut through the outer edge and twist it off. Then use what you have there to source replacements.

Mark B.
Albuquerque, NM

Well I knew someone would have an answer, Thanks Mark,that helps when looking for a replacement.

 

[gwinger]

Go to an auto parts store or a good lawnmower repair shop. Take the old one or the pin with you.

 

[Joezeppy]

Use a socket to push it back on - pick the size that just fits over the pin.

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

If you use needle-nose pliers to bend a couple of the tabs back, it will loosen up enough to pull it off. But don't try to bend it back and reuse the push nut. That may work, but it's not worth the risk. Any hardware or automotive store should have push nuts available.