while changing my oil the other day I noticed the actuator came loose from the variable induction flap. I put it back on and when I got to the parts store to drop the old oil off I checked it and it was off again. the Lowes was in the same plaza so I hunted around for small screws and picked up a 3/8" long #6 metal screw and it turned it into an easy fix. I used a 1/4" drive ratchet with s socket and threaded it in. don't have to fully tighten it, just get it on enough so the arm doesn't slide side to side much or come off..

 

Good fix!

 

I got lucky with that one. there's already a tiny hole so I didn't have to struggle with centering or starting the screw. I did quite a bit of driving around today and it held on nicely..

 

wow is that common problem due to aging of plastic?'

 

not really sure of the cause but we have an easy solution..