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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairFrigidaire Refrigerator Right Upper Hinge Cam #242075601
Frigidaire Refrigerator Right Upper Hinge Cam #242075601
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Total Parts Cost
$18.87Estimated Savings
$112.5004:02
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the right upper hinge cam on a Frigidaire refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the cam is if the door will not close on its own.
All of the information for this refrigerator door cam replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Arctic Air, Crosley, Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Westinghouse
Tools needed: 3/8" socket or nut driver, 1/4" nut driver, phillips head screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
All of the information for this refrigerator door cam replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Arctic Air, Crosley, Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Westinghouse
Tools needed: 3/8" socket or nut driver, 1/4" nut driver, phillips head screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
Step By Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the right upper hinge cam on your refrigerator be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the right side hinge cover.
3
Lift off the cover.
4
Disconnect the wire connecter and unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.
5
Support the door and use a 3/8th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the hinge plate.
6
Unhook the wires from the retaining clip and remove the hinge plate.
7
Carefully lift off the refrigerator door and set it on a towel or blanket.
8
Note the orientation of the door stop and the screw that secures it then use a phillips-head screwdriver or a number two square drive bit to unthread the screw and remove the stop.
9
Unthread the screw securing the hinge cam
10
You can use pliers or a ninety-degree pick to help remove the old cam.
11
Install the new hinge cam by inserting it into the bottom of the door and secure the first screw.
12
Now properly realign the door stop then thread and tighten the second screw to secure.
13
Reinstall the door by aligning it on the lower hinge cam.
14
Support the door as you realign the hinge plate and secure it with the screws.
15
Connect the wire connecter and secure the grounding wire with the screw.
16
Make sure the wires are secured under the retaining clip.
17
Replace the hinge cover and secure it with the screws – the longer screws goes in the rear.
18
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 right upper hinge cam on a Frigidaire refrigerator. The most common reason for replacing the cam is if the door will not close on its own.
All of the information for this refrigerator door cam replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Arctic Air, Crosley, Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Westinghouse
Tools needed: 3/8" socket or nut driver, 1/4" nut driver, phillips head screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
All of the information for this refrigerator door cam replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
Arctic Air, Crosley, Electrolux, Frigidaire, Gibson, Kelvinator, Tappan, Westinghouse
Tools needed: 3/8" socket or nut driver, 1/4" nut driver, phillips head screwdriver, flat head screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the right upper hinge cam on your refrigerator be sure to unplug the power cord.
2
Use a quarter-inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the right side hinge cover.
3
Lift off the cover.
4
Disconnect the wire connecter and unthread the screw to release the grounding wire.
5
Support the door and use a 3/8th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the screws securing the hinge plate.
6
Unhook the wires from the retaining clip and remove the hinge plate.
7
Carefully lift off the refrigerator door and set it on a towel or blanket.
8
Note the orientation of the door stop and the screw that secures it then use a phillips-head screwdriver or a number two square drive bit to unthread the screw and remove the stop.
9
Unthread the screw securing the hinge cam
10
You can use pliers or a ninety-degree pick to help remove the old cam.
11
Install the new hinge cam by inserting it into the bottom of the door and secure the first screw.
12
Now properly realign the door stop then thread and tighten the second screw to secure.
13
Reinstall the door by aligning it on the lower hinge cam.
14
Support the door as you realign the hinge plate and secure it with the screws.
15
Connect the wire connecter and secure the grounding wire with the screw.
16
Make sure the wires are secured under the retaining clip.
17
Replace the hinge cover and secure it with the screws – the longer screws goes in the rear.
18
With the repair completed plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Hinge Cam
$18.87
Total$0.00
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