Product Details
Genuine Whirlpool part. Whirlpool brands include Whirlpool, Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, Kenmore, and others.
Whirlpool also makes various appliance models for Sears / Kenmore.
Cross Reference Information
Part Number WP59920-17 replaces AP6009840, 59920-17, 59920-8, 657705, 67067-1, PS11743013.
Description
This factory rivet is used to permanently fasten appliance panels and hardware. Replacing a worn or missing rivet restores a tight, rattle-free fit and keeps panels, brackets, or trim aligned as designed. What it does:
- Permanently secures sheet-metal or plastic parts where a rivet was originally installed
- Helps maintain alignment and rigidity; reduces vibration and rattling
- Replace if the original rivet is missing, loose, corroded, or drilled out during service
- Common symptoms include loose panel/trim pieces, buzzing noises, or visible gaps
What's included:
Install notes:
- Disconnect power and shut off gas/water before servicing
- Remove the old rivet by carefully drilling through the rivet head; support nearby parts to prevent damage
- Install the new rivet with a suitable rivet tool; it seats fully and securely
- Wear eye protection when drilling or riveting; rivets are single-use and should not be reused