Trifold Tonneau cover fail

Recently my OEM trifold tonneau cover failed to open on the second latch. Dealership won’t repair cause they say they can’t warranty it. So I dug in myself what I found was a very thing washer with teeth on it that had failed.

The rod that the handle is attached to pulled through this flimsy little washer, preventing it from pulling the cable to pop the latch.





Does anyone know a part number for this little washer or does anyone have a good idea on how to Jimmy rig something

Thanks
Mike

 

Could probably get one at a body shop supplier.

 

Have someone 3d print one.

 

Try a Lowes or Home Depot in the fastener department.

 

The washer looks to actually be a "push nut", available at auto parts stores.

 

It’s just a retaining / compression washer. Make a visit to your local hardware store and go through their fastener section, you’ll probably find a match.

 

Nothing special about that part. Google Tinnerman flat round spring nut and you will see a lot of possible replacements.

 

Thanks for all the help

 

Same thing happened to mine. It’s a weak point in the design. Toyota should fix it imo, but like others said it’s an easy fix and common part in fastener section bins at local hardware store.

 

Subbing to keep as a future reference, thanks boys

 

Fixed! Went to the local automotive store(lordco$ and grab these in the fastener section

 

1st & 2nd lid parts diagram

 

Yea they don’t make any of those parts anymore. Well that’s what my dealer tells me

 

This happened to me today 16,660 miles and three years old. Mostly garaged, seems like a weak design.

Happen on the mid tri cover that is exposed to rain if left open. Planning on greasing the new one when I get it.

Edit;
Got a number 10 push nut at ACE hardware DID not fit; Need to hit another hardware store