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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairGE Refrigerator Freezer Replace Door Closing Cam #WR02X11478
GE Refrigerator Freezer Replace Door Closing Cam #WR02X11478
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$11.24Estimated Savings
$112.5004:08
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the upper freezer door closing cam on a GE refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the cam is the door won't close properly.
All of the information for this cam video is applicable to the following brands:
GE
Tools needed: phillips head screwdriver, 5/16 inch socket
All of the information for this cam video is applicable to the following brands:
GE
Tools needed: phillips head screwdriver, 5/16 inch socket
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with most appliance repairs, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.
2
To replace the upper closing cam on the freezer door first pull off the lower grill.
3
Release the water line from the retaining clip.
4
Now depress the locking ring to disconnect the water line from the coupler.
5
Slide off the insulator.
6
Unthread the screw to release the hinge cover.
7
Disconnect the dispenser wire connecter.
8
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to remove the screws securing the hinge itself.
9
Support the door as you remove the hinge.
10
Lift the door off the lower hinge pin and set it on its side.
11
Unthread the screw securing the upper closing cam.
12
You can now use a small flat-head screwdriver to help pry out the old cam.
13
Install the new upper closing cam by sliding it over the water line and inserting it into the door.
14
Replace the screw to secure.
15
Apply some grease to the lower cam.
16
Reinstall the door by inserting the water line through the hole in the hinge as you align the door on the lower hinge pin.
17
Close the door.
18
Insert the dispenser wire connecter through the upper hinge.
19
Realign the hinge and thread the screws loosely to hold the hinge in place.
20
Confirm that the door is level then tighten the screws.
21
Reconnect the wire connecter.
22
Realign the hinge cover and secure it with the screw.
23
Slide the insulator back on the water line and insert the line into the coupler.
24
Secure the water line in the retaining clip.
25
Replace the lower grill.
26
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the upper freezer door closing cam on a GE refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the cam is the door won't close properly.
All of the information for this cam video is applicable to the following brands:
GE
Tools needed: phillips head screwdriver, 5/16 inch socket
All of the information for this cam video is applicable to the following brands:
GE
Tools needed: phillips head screwdriver, 5/16 inch socket
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with most appliance repairs, you should unplug the power cord before beginning.
2
To replace the upper closing cam on the freezer door first pull off the lower grill.
3
Release the water line from the retaining clip.
4
Now depress the locking ring to disconnect the water line from the coupler.
5
Slide off the insulator.
6
Unthread the screw to release the hinge cover.
7
Disconnect the dispenser wire connecter.
8
Use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to remove the screws securing the hinge itself.
9
Support the door as you remove the hinge.
10
Lift the door off the lower hinge pin and set it on its side.
11
Unthread the screw securing the upper closing cam.
12
You can now use a small flat-head screwdriver to help pry out the old cam.
13
Install the new upper closing cam by sliding it over the water line and inserting it into the door.
14
Replace the screw to secure.
15
Apply some grease to the lower cam.
16
Reinstall the door by inserting the water line through the hole in the hinge as you align the door on the lower hinge pin.
17
Close the door.
18
Insert the dispenser wire connecter through the upper hinge.
19
Realign the hinge and thread the screws loosely to hold the hinge in place.
20
Confirm that the door is level then tighten the screws.
21
Reconnect the wire connecter.
22
Realign the hinge cover and secure it with the screw.
23
Slide the insulator back on the water line and insert the line into the coupler.
24
Secure the water line in the retaining clip.
25
Replace the lower grill.
26
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
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