Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairLG Washer Replace Door Boot Seal Retaining Ring #2W20017E

LG Washer Replace Door Boot Seal Retaining Ring #2W20017E

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the door boot seal retaining ring, or door boot clamp, on Kenmore front loading washing machines with model prefix 796 and LG front loading washing machines. The most common reason for replacing the seal retaining ring is if the door is leaking water.

All of the information in this retaining ring replacement video is applicable to the following brands: LG, Kenmore

Tools used: spring expansion tool

Step By Step Instructions

1
To replace your washer's door boot clamp, first use a flathead screwdriver or a spring expansion tool to help remove the old clamp from the door boot seal.
2
Install the new door boot clamp by inserting it into the seal's outer groove with the spring at the bottom.
3
Using the spring expansion tool to widen the spring will make installation easier.
4
Once installed, make sure the seal is even and the washer door closes properly.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the door boot seal retaining ring, or door boot clamp, on Kenmore front loading washing machines with model prefix 796 and LG front loading washing machines. The most common reason for replacing the seal retaining ring is if the door is leaking water.

All of the information in this retaining ring replacement video is applicable to the following brands: LG, Kenmore

Tools used: spring expansion tool
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace your washer's door boot clamp, first use a flathead screwdriver or a spring expansion tool to help remove the old clamp from the door boot seal.
2
Install the new door boot clamp by inserting it into the seal's outer groove with the spring at the bottom.
3
Using the spring expansion tool to widen the spring will make installation easier.
4
Once installed, make sure the seal is even and the washer door closes properly.

Applicable Product Model

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

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