Mark the position of the cam handle with a pencil and remove the torsion assembly by drilling out the rivets.
Take off the end caps and torsion assemblies.
Slide the awning fabric off the awning tube.
Lift the awning tube and unroll the fabric by turning the tube until completely unrolled. Be sure to mark tube so new fabric can be replaced in same place.
File down the sharp edges of the tube.
Slide new fabric onto the tube. Use caution so you do not rip the fabric.
Center the fabric on the tube.
Tuck cord ends into the tube.
Line up torsion assembly with the marks on the tube you made.
Rivet the torsion assembly back into place.
Grasp the end piece with vice grips and ask a helper to install the cotter pin back in place. Turn the spring in the direction indicated on the end cap to the proper tension.
Replace the awning arm on the end piece and replace the bolt.
