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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Refrigerator Replace Upper Hinge Door Cam #2182179
Whirlpool Refrigerator Replace Upper Hinge Door Cam #2182179
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$11.06Estimated Savings
$112.5003:12
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the upper hinge closing cam on a Whirlpool refrigerator. The most common reasons for replacing the closing cam are when the fridge door slips down when opened, doesn’t open smoothly, or doesn’t close by itself.
All of the information for this upper hinge cam replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Maytag, Estate, Crosley, Amana, Roper, Inglis, Ikea
Tools needed: multi screwdriver, slotted screwdriver, combo wrench
All of the information for this upper hinge cam replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Maytag, Estate, Crosley, Amana, Roper, Inglis, Ikea
Tools needed: multi screwdriver, slotted screwdriver, combo wrench
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.
2
To replace the freezer door hinge cam first remove the lower access panel.
3
Next, pull out the dispenser water line and disconnect it from the coupler
4
Now remove the screw securing the upper hinge cover and pull the cover off.
5
Disconnect the door wire harness and the grounding wires.
6
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to remove the mounting screws securing the upper hinge.
7
Carefully lift the freezer door off of the lower hinge and set it on a sturdy surface.
8
Remove the screw securing the cam and use a flat heat screwdriver to pry the old cam out of the door and slide it off of the water line.
9
Install the new upper cam by sliding it over the water line then push it into place on the door.
10
Secure it with the screw.
11
Apply some silicone-based grease to the lower cam then reinstall the freezer door by first inserting the water line through the hole in the lower hinge pin.
12
Position the door on the hinge and align the upper hinge.
13
Replace the mounting screws to secure.
14
Reconnect the door wire harness and the grounding wires.
15
Reposition the hinge cover and secure it with the screw.
16
Reconnect the dispenser water line to the coupler.
17
Realign the lower access panel and snap it into place.
18
Plug the power cord back in and confirm that the freezer door opens and closes properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the upper hinge closing cam on a Whirlpool refrigerator. The most common reasons for replacing the closing cam are when the fridge door slips down when opened, doesn’t open smoothly, or doesn’t close by itself.
All of the information for this upper hinge cam replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Maytag, Estate, Crosley, Amana, Roper, Inglis, Ikea
Tools needed: multi screwdriver, slotted screwdriver, combo wrench
All of the information for this upper hinge cam replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Kenmore, KitchenAid, Maytag, Estate, Crosley, Amana, Roper, Inglis, Ikea
Tools needed: multi screwdriver, slotted screwdriver, combo wrench
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.
2
To replace the freezer door hinge cam first remove the lower access panel.
3
Next, pull out the dispenser water line and disconnect it from the coupler
4
Now remove the screw securing the upper hinge cover and pull the cover off.
5
Disconnect the door wire harness and the grounding wires.
6
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to remove the mounting screws securing the upper hinge.
7
Carefully lift the freezer door off of the lower hinge and set it on a sturdy surface.
8
Remove the screw securing the cam and use a flat heat screwdriver to pry the old cam out of the door and slide it off of the water line.
9
Install the new upper cam by sliding it over the water line then push it into place on the door.
10
Secure it with the screw.
11
Apply some silicone-based grease to the lower cam then reinstall the freezer door by first inserting the water line through the hole in the lower hinge pin.
12
Position the door on the hinge and align the upper hinge.
13
Replace the mounting screws to secure.
14
Reconnect the door wire harness and the grounding wires.
15
Reposition the hinge cover and secure it with the screw.
16
Reconnect the dispenser water line to the coupler.
17
Realign the lower access panel and snap it into place.
18
Plug the power cord back in and confirm that the freezer door opens and closes properly.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Closing Cam
$11.06
Total$0.00
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