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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairWhirlpool Sidekick Refrigerator Lower Door Hinge Replacement W10574262 
Whirlpool Sidekick Refrigerator Lower Door Hinge Replacement W10574262
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$116.88Estimated Savings
$112.5002:42
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the lower door hinge on a Whirlpool Sidekick refrigerator (Model WSR57R18DM01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the door will not open or close properly.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
Step By Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Sidekick Refrigerator - WSR57R18DM01
2
Refrigerator Lower Door Hinge Replacement
3
Tools needed: 3/8th inch socket or wrench, 5/16th inch socket or wrench, 5/16th inch socket or nut driver
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
Remove the hinge cover, then use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the three screws securing the hinge to the cabinet.
7
With the screws unthreaded, you can lift the hinge straight up to remove.
8
Heavy
9
Have an assistant help you to lift the door straight up off of the bottom hinge.
10
If still intact, remove the washer from the hinge pin.
11
Use a 5/16th inch socket or wrench to help unthread the hinge pin.
12
Now use a 3/8th inch socket or wrench to unthread the mounting screws securing the old hinge to the frame.
13
Install the new lower hinge by aligning it on the frame then thread and tighten the mounting screws.
14
Reinstall the hinge pin by threading it into the bracket.
15
Slide on the washer and apply some additional grease to the pin if necessary.
16
Realign the door on the pin.
17
Replace the top hinge then thread and tighten the screws to secure.
18
Replace the hinge cover.
19
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 lower door hinge on a Whirlpool Sidekick refrigerator (Model WSR57R18DM01). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the door will not open or close properly.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Whirlpool Sidekick Refrigerator - WSR57R18DM01
2
Refrigerator Lower Door Hinge Replacement
3
Tools needed: 3/8th inch socket or wrench, 5/16th inch socket or wrench, 5/16th inch socket or nut driver
4
Shock
5
Be sure to unplug the power cord.
6
Remove the hinge cover, then use a 5/16th inch socket or nut driver to unthread the three screws securing the hinge to the cabinet.
7
With the screws unthreaded, you can lift the hinge straight up to remove.
8
Heavy
9
Have an assistant help you to lift the door straight up off of the bottom hinge.
10
If still intact, remove the washer from the hinge pin.
11
Use a 5/16th inch socket or wrench to help unthread the hinge pin.
12
Now use a 3/8th inch socket or wrench to unthread the mounting screws securing the old hinge to the frame.
13
Install the new lower hinge by aligning it on the frame then thread and tighten the mounting screws.
14
Reinstall the hinge pin by threading it into the bracket.
15
Slide on the washer and apply some additional grease to the pin if necessary.
16
Realign the door on the pin.
17
Replace the top hinge then thread and tighten the screws to secure.
18
Replace the hinge cover.
19
Plug the power cord back in and your refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Door Hinge
$116.88
Total$0.00
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