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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairLG Top-Load Washer Lid Lock Replacement #EBF60665201
LG Top-Load Washer Lid Lock Replacement #EBF60665201
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Total Parts Cost
$139.69Estimated Savings
$112.5004:31
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the lid lock (or door lock) on a LG top-loading washing machine. The most common reasons for replacing the lid lock are when the washer door or lid won’t lock, the washer won’t spin, or the washer won’t start.
All of the information for this door lock replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG, Kenmore
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, small flat-head screwdriver, putty knife
All of the information for this door lock replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG, Kenmore
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, small flat-head screwdriver, putty knife
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the lid lock in your washer unplug the power cord.
2
Now use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the rear control panel.
3
Lift the panel up to remove.
4
Next, detach the control housing and remove the screw securing the control assembly cover.
5
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to help release the cover and set the cover aside.
6
Disconnect the lid lock wire connecter from the main control board.
7
Reposition the control housing.
8
Next, lift up the lid and use a putty knife to help release the retaining clips securing the main top.
9
Lift up the main top and support it.
10
Now remove the mounting screws securing the lid lock.
11
Detach the lock and release the wire sleeve from the dispenser housing and hose.
12
Prepare the new lid lock for installation by transferring the wire sleeve retainer from the old part to the new one.
13
Now position the new lid lock and replace the mounting screws to secure.
14
Remember to secure the wire sleeve retainer with the left screw.
15
Secure the wire sleeve in the tabs on the dispenser housing.
16
Retwist the retaining wires to hold the sleeve next to the hose then insert the wire sleeve and connecter through the hole in the main top.
17
Remove the support lower the main top and snap it into place.
18
Detach the control housing and connect the new lid lock wire connecter to the main control board.
19
Snap on the cover and replace the mounting screw.
20
Reposition the control housing.
21
Slide the rear control panel into place and secure it with the screws.
22
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the lid lock (or door lock) on a LG top-loading washing machine. The most common reasons for replacing the lid lock are when the washer door or lid won’t lock, the washer won’t spin, or the washer won’t start.
All of the information for this door lock replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG, Kenmore
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, small flat-head screwdriver, putty knife
All of the information for this door lock replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG, Kenmore
Tools needed: Phillips-head screwdriver, small flat-head screwdriver, putty knife
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the lid lock in your washer unplug the power cord.
2
Now use a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the screws securing the rear control panel.
3
Lift the panel up to remove.
4
Next, detach the control housing and remove the screw securing the control assembly cover.
5
Use a small flat-head screwdriver to help release the cover and set the cover aside.
6
Disconnect the lid lock wire connecter from the main control board.
7
Reposition the control housing.
8
Next, lift up the lid and use a putty knife to help release the retaining clips securing the main top.
9
Lift up the main top and support it.
10
Now remove the mounting screws securing the lid lock.
11
Detach the lock and release the wire sleeve from the dispenser housing and hose.
12
Prepare the new lid lock for installation by transferring the wire sleeve retainer from the old part to the new one.
13
Now position the new lid lock and replace the mounting screws to secure.
14
Remember to secure the wire sleeve retainer with the left screw.
15
Secure the wire sleeve in the tabs on the dispenser housing.
16
Retwist the retaining wires to hold the sleeve next to the hose then insert the wire sleeve and connecter through the hole in the main top.
17
Remove the support lower the main top and snap it into place.
18
Detach the control housing and connect the new lid lock wire connecter to the main control board.
19
Snap on the cover and replace the mounting screw.
20
Reposition the control housing.
21
Slide the rear control panel into place and secure it with the screws.
22
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your washer should be ready for use.
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