DescriptionThis video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the door handle mounting stud on a Whirlpool Barracuda refrigerator (Model WRS325FDAM04). The most common reason for replacing this part is if it is damaged or missing.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Whirlpool, Maytag, Amana, Kitchenaid, Kenmore
Step-By-Step Instructions1
Whirlpool Sidekick Freezer - WSZ57L18DM00
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Freezer Handle Mounting Stud Replacement
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Tools needed: 1/8th inch Allen wrench or bit, Phillips-head screwdriver
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Use a 1/8th inch Allen wrench or bit to loose the two door handle set screws ? be careful not to scratch the surface of the freezer door.
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With the screws loosened, lift the handle off of the mounting studs.
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Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the old stud if still intact.
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Install the new handle mounting stud by threading it into the door.
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Realign the handle on the studs and then tighten the set screws.