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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairLG Refrigerator Door Hinge Replacement, Upper Left AEH74216501
LG Refrigerator Door Hinge Replacement, Upper Left AEH74216501
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$47.40Estimated Savings
$112.5002:21
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the upper left door hinge on an LG refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the door hinge is when the fridge door doesn’t open smoothly.
All of the information for this upper left door hinge replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG, Kenmore
Tools needed: multi-screwdriver, tape
All of the information for this upper left door hinge replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG, Kenmore
Tools needed: 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 left 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 repair instructions for replacing the upper left door hinge on an LG refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the door hinge is when the fridge door doesn’t open smoothly.
All of the information for this upper left door hinge replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG, Kenmore
Tools needed: multi-screwdriver, tape
All of the information for this upper left door hinge replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG, Kenmore
Tools needed: 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 left 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
$47.40
Total$0.00
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