Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairLG/Kenmore Front-Load Washer Tub to Pump Hose #4738ER1002A

LG/Kenmore Front-Load Washer Tub to Pump Hose #4738ER1002A

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This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the tub to pump hose on a LG/Kenmore front-loading washing machine. The most common reason for replacing the tub to pump hose is when the washer is leaking water.

All of the information for this tub to pump hose replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG, Kenmore

Tools needed: spring expansion tool, screwdriver, pliers

Step By Step Instructions

1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to use a flathead screwdriver or a spring expansion tool to help remove the clamp from the door boot seal.
3
Peel the boot seal off the lip of the front panel and move it out of the way.
4
Now depress the tab to release the wire connector from the door latch.
5
Your next step is to open the pump filter cover and unclip the drainage tube.
6
Uncap the tube and drain the excess water, then recap.
7
Remove the filter housing mounting screw and pull out the housing.
8
With the housing out, remove the lower front panel mounting screw.
9
Remove the screws at the rear of the main top.
10
Now slide the main top back approximately one inch, then lift up to remove.
11
Next, pull out the dispenser drawer, depress the locking tab, and remove the drawer from the control panel.
12
Remove the front control panel mounting screws and the rear control panel mounting screw.
13
Now, moving left to right, detach the control panel mounting tabs and move the panel out of the way.
14
Next, remove the upper front panel mounting screws and lift the front panel up and out.
15
Now use pliers to loosen the clamp securing the bellows and pull the bellows off of the pump housing.
16
Next, remove the screws securing the rear panel and pull the panel up and out.
17
Use the pliers to loosen the clamp securing the bellows to the pressure switch chamber and pull it off.
18
Use the screwdriver to loosen the screw clamps securing the bellows to the outer tub and pull the old drain bellows out of the cabinet.
19
Prepare the new drain bellows for installation by first transferring the screw clamp and the spring clamp from the old bellows to the new one.
20
Align the bellows outlet on the tub port and tighten the clamp with the screwdriver.
21
Attach the bellows to the pressure switch chamber and secure it with the clamp.
22
Slide the rear panel into position and secure it with the screws.
23
Return to the front of the washer and secure the bellows to the pump housing using the old clamp.
24
Reinstall the front panel by aligning the tabs in the cabinet base with the slots in the panel.
25
Now secure the front panel mounting screws.
26
Reposition the control panel and snap it into place.
27
Reinstall the mounting screws in the front and in the back.
28
Replace the dispenser drawer, align the main top, and slide it forward into place.
29
Secure the screws at the rear, replace the lower front panel mounting screw, reinsert the pump filter housing, and secure the screw.
30
Clip the drainage tube into the housing and close the cover.
31
Snap the door latch wire connector into place and realign the door boot seal on the lip of the front panel.
32
Reinsert the boot clamp into the seal's outer groove with the spring at the bottom.
33
Using the spring expansion tool to widen the spring will make this step easier.
34
You're now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the tub to pump hose on a LG/Kenmore front-loading washing machine. The most common reason for replacing the tub to pump hose is when the washer is leaking water.

All of the information for this tub to pump hose replacement video is applicable to the following brands:
LG, Kenmore

Tools needed: spring expansion tool, screwdriver, pliers
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
As with any repair, be sure you unplug the appliance before beginning.
2
Your first step is to use a flathead screwdriver or a spring expansion tool to help remove the clamp from the door boot seal.
3
Peel the boot seal off the lip of the front panel and move it out of the way.
4
Now depress the tab to release the wire connector from the door latch.
5
Your next step is to open the pump filter cover and unclip the drainage tube.
6
Uncap the tube and drain the excess water, then recap.
7
Remove the filter housing mounting screw and pull out the housing.
8
With the housing out, remove the lower front panel mounting screw.
9
Remove the screws at the rear of the main top.
10
Now slide the main top back approximately one inch, then lift up to remove.
11
Next, pull out the dispenser drawer, depress the locking tab, and remove the drawer from the control panel.
12
Remove the front control panel mounting screws and the rear control panel mounting screw.
13
Now, moving left to right, detach the control panel mounting tabs and move the panel out of the way.
14
Next, remove the upper front panel mounting screws and lift the front panel up and out.
15
Now use pliers to loosen the clamp securing the bellows and pull the bellows off of the pump housing.
16
Next, remove the screws securing the rear panel and pull the panel up and out.
17
Use the pliers to loosen the clamp securing the bellows to the pressure switch chamber and pull it off.
18
Use the screwdriver to loosen the screw clamps securing the bellows to the outer tub and pull the old drain bellows out of the cabinet.
19
Prepare the new drain bellows for installation by first transferring the screw clamp and the spring clamp from the old bellows to the new one.
20
Align the bellows outlet on the tub port and tighten the clamp with the screwdriver.
21
Attach the bellows to the pressure switch chamber and secure it with the clamp.
22
Slide the rear panel into position and secure it with the screws.
23
Return to the front of the washer and secure the bellows to the pump housing using the old clamp.
24
Reinstall the front panel by aligning the tabs in the cabinet base with the slots in the panel.
25
Now secure the front panel mounting screws.
26
Reposition the control panel and snap it into place.
27
Reinstall the mounting screws in the front and in the back.
28
Replace the dispenser drawer, align the main top, and slide it forward into place.
29
Secure the screws at the rear, replace the lower front panel mounting screw, reinsert the pump filter housing, and secure the screw.
30
Clip the drainage tube into the housing and close the cover.
31
Snap the door latch wire connector into place and realign the door boot seal on the lip of the front panel.
32
Reinsert the boot clamp into the seal's outer groove with the spring at the bottom.
33
Using the spring expansion tool to widen the spring will make this step easier.
34
You're now ready to plug the appliance back in to make sure it's functioning properly.

Applicable Product Model

Parts Needed
Recommended Tools and Accessories
Cleaner
Cleaner
$7.62
Pliers
Pliers
$35.23
Total$0.00

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