I just spoke with two whirlpool representatives by telephone about this issue one in tennessee and one in michigan.
Whirlpool cabrio washer lid spring replacement.
Whirlpool cabrio platinum model number wtw8240yw0.
The replacement lid costs about 200 00 leaving little incentive to repair the machine.
With the lid up push the second hinge through the lid into the gasket and into place in the washer.
Replaced lid lock with new upgraded style.
The lid latch is broken and we are trying to figure out how to replace it.
I spent several hours before my call researching this problem and found that it is a known problem with this product.
It will pop into place.
Lid lock latching mechanism replacement.
Then insert the hinge into the gasket of the washer.
Put them on the new hinges between the washer and the new lid on the new lid install one hinge with two screws on one side of the lid.
I have a whirlpool cabrio washer model wtw6200sw1.
Quality whirlpool cabrio washing machine replacement parts from repair clinic.
Be aware the manufacturer has updated the part and it is now white and clips into the main top without mounting screws.
Thanks to chrisg s review that included kevin s recommended alternative i instead purchased whirlpool parts 8572026 lid available through this same vendor 8563964 2 and w10119828 4.