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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Refrigerator Door Cam Replacement #240457701
Frigidaire Refrigerator Door Cam Replacement #240457701
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Total Parts Cost
$59.35Estimated Savings
$112.5002:53
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door cam on a Frigidaire refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the door cam is when the door doesn’t close properly.
All of the information for this door cam replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Westinghouse, Gibson, Electrolux, Crosley
Tools needed: wrench, screwdriver, nut driver, silicone-based grease
All of the information for this door cam replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Westinghouse, Gibson, Electrolux, Crosley
Tools needed: wrench, screwdriver, nut driver, silicone-based grease
Step By Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
If you’re replacing the door cam on the freezer side, your first step is to pull the kick plate off to access the water dispenser tube.
3
Use an open-ended wrench to press down on the quick connector to release the tube.
4
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
5
Now, when replacing a door cam on the refrigerator side or on the freezer side
6
Your next step is to remove the screw to release the cover of the appropriate top hinge and slide the cover off.
7
Disconnect the wire harness if applicable.
8
Close the door and remove the bolts securing the top hinge to the cabinet.
9
Partially open the door then carefully lift it off the bottom hinge and set the door aside.
10
Remove the mounting screw to release the old cam
11
Install the new door cam by sliding it onto the hinge and securing the screw.
12
You’re now ready to remount the door.
13
Apply some silicone-based grease to the cam and align the door.
14
If working with the freezer door, make sure the water dispenser tube is first inserted through the hole in the hinge pin.
15
Now slide the door onto the pin and close it.
16
Reposition the top hinge and secure it with the bolts.
17
Make sure the door is level before tightening the bolts.
18
Reconnect the wire harness if applicable.
19
Slide the hinge cover back on and secure with the screw.
20
If applicable, fully insert the water dispenser tube into the connector and snap the kick plate into place.
21
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door cam on a Frigidaire refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the door cam is when the door doesn’t close properly.
All of the information for this door cam replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Westinghouse, Gibson, Electrolux, Crosley
Tools needed: wrench, screwdriver, nut driver, silicone-based grease
All of the information for this door cam replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Frigidaire, Kenmore, Westinghouse, Gibson, Electrolux, Crosley
Tools needed: wrench, screwdriver, nut driver, silicone-based grease
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
If you’re replacing the door cam on the freezer side, your first step is to pull the kick plate off to access the water dispenser tube.
3
Use an open-ended wrench to press down on the quick connector to release the tube.
4
Be prepared for some water to spill out.
5
Now, when replacing a door cam on the refrigerator side or on the freezer side
6
Your next step is to remove the screw to release the cover of the appropriate top hinge and slide the cover off.
7
Disconnect the wire harness if applicable.
8
Close the door and remove the bolts securing the top hinge to the cabinet.
9
Partially open the door then carefully lift it off the bottom hinge and set the door aside.
10
Remove the mounting screw to release the old cam
11
Install the new door cam by sliding it onto the hinge and securing the screw.
12
You’re now ready to remount the door.
13
Apply some silicone-based grease to the cam and align the door.
14
If working with the freezer door, make sure the water dispenser tube is first inserted through the hole in the hinge pin.
15
Now slide the door onto the pin and close it.
16
Reposition the top hinge and secure it with the bolts.
17
Make sure the door is level before tightening the bolts.
18
Reconnect the wire harness if applicable.
19
Slide the hinge cover back on and secure with the screw.
20
If applicable, fully insert the water dispenser tube into the connector and snap the kick plate into place.
21
You’re now ready to plug the appliance back in.
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