Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairLG Refrigerator Upper Right Door Hinge Replacement AEH74216502

LG Refrigerator Upper Right Door Hinge Replacement AEH74216502

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the upper right door hinge on LG refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the hinge is if the door is not lining up correctly or is not closing smoothly and the hinge looks worn.

All the information in this hinge replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, LG

Tools used: multi-screwdriver, tape

Step By Step Instructions

1
As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.
2
To replace the upper right door hinge on your refrigerator, first remove the screw securing the hinge cover and pull the cover off.
3
Next, remove the screw to release the grounding wire.
4
Disconnect the wire harness.
5
Now use tape to secure the door then release the locking lever and pull the old hinge off.
6
Install the new door hinge by first aligning the wires in the slot in the hinge pin.
7
Now insert the hinge pin into the door and align the slots in the hinge with the tabs on the top of the cabinet.
8
Secure the new hinge with the locking lever and remove the tape.
9
Reconnect the wire harness.
10
Align the grounding wire and replace the screw to secure it.
11
Open the refrigerator door, reposition the hinge cover and snap it into place.
12
Reinstall the screw to secure.
13
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the door opens and closes properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the upper right door hinge on LG refrigerators. The most common reason for replacing the hinge is if the door is not lining up correctly or is not closing smoothly and the hinge looks worn.

All the information in this hinge replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Kenmore, LG

Tools used: multi-screwdriver, tape
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.
2
To replace the upper right door hinge on your refrigerator, first remove the screw securing the hinge cover and pull the cover off.
3
Next, remove the screw to release the grounding wire.
4
Disconnect the wire harness.
5
Now use tape to secure the door then release the locking lever and pull the old hinge off.
6
Install the new door hinge by first aligning the wires in the slot in the hinge pin.
7
Now insert the hinge pin into the door and align the slots in the hinge with the tabs on the top of the cabinet.
8
Secure the new hinge with the locking lever and remove the tape.
9
Reconnect the wire harness.
10
Align the grounding wire and replace the screw to secure it.
11
Open the refrigerator door, reposition the hinge cover and snap it into place.
12
Reinstall the screw to secure.
13
You’re now ready to plug the power cord back in and confirm that the door opens and closes properly.

Applicable Product Model

Parts Needed
Top Hinge
Top Hinge
$47.20
Total$0.00

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